North Korean satellite plunges into sea after rocket failure, says ‘will try again’

North Korea's attempt to launch a military spy satellite into orbit failed, but they plan to try again soon.

North Korea's state media Korean Central News Agency said, a rocket launched on Wednesday crashed into the Yellow Sea after losing propulsion in the second stage of the ascent. Authorities will analyze the cause of the accident and launch another rocket soon. 

The flight was the nuclear-armed state's sixth satellite launch attempt, and the first since 2016. It was supposed to put North Korea's first spy satellite in orbit.

Kim Jong Un's announcement of launching a reconnaissance satellite sparked concerns from Japan and South Korea, as it would violate UN resolutions. Both countries urged North Korea to abandon the plan, emphasizing that any ballistic missile technology usage would be considered a breach.

South Korea's military informed on Wednesday, The rocket launched by North Korea had an "abnormal flight," suggesting the launch may have failed.

The rocket landed in waters off the Korean Peninsula's west coast, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said adding, “South Korean and US authorities were analyzing the launch further.”

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that there were no reports of damage so far. Japan on Wednesday issued a missile alert for the southern prefecture of Okinawa, which it later lifted.

(With inputs from agencies)