North Korea's frantic space launch pace brings advances - and setbacks

A man walks past a TV broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing a space rocket, at a railway station in Seoul, South Korea, August 24, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea appears to have made progress in its space program, despite a second rocket failure on Thursday, but its unusually quick launch pace may be causing problems, analysts said.

North Korea's second attempt to place a spy satellite in orbit failed after the booster experienced a problem with its third stage, state media reported.