A search was continuing for additional objects from what the North claimed was a space launch vehicle. Read more at straitstimes.com.
the Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Friday.
The part was salvaged on Thursday evening, the military said, adding a search was continuing for additional objects from what the North claimed was a space launch vehicle. On May 31, North Korea attempted to launch its first spy satellite into space, although it ended in failure with the booster and payload plunging into the sea.
South Korea has been conducting salvage operations after the rocket plunged into waters off the west coast island of Eocheongdo.“The salvaged object will be thoroughly analysed by expert organisations including the Agency for Defence Development,” the military said in a statement. REUTERS
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