Seoul slams failed North Korea spy satellite launch

A news programme broadcasts file images of a rocket launch by North Korea, at the Seoul Railway Station in Seou on May 28, 2024. - AP

SEOUL: South Korea on Tuesday (May 28) slammed Pyongyang's failed attempt to put a second spy satellite in orbit, saying the abortive launch was a "provocative act" that threatened regional stability.

North Korea said late Monday that the rocket carrying its "Malligyong-1-1" reconnaissance satellite exploded minutes after launch due to a suspected engine problem.