North Korea Vows Second Launch After "Gravest Failure" of Spy Satellite

North Korean officials have pledged to launch a military spy satellite again after the first attempt failed last month, calling it their "gravest failure" this year. The ruling Worker's Party of Korea heavily criticised those in charge of the botched operation and ordered workers and researchers to analyse the failed launch. North Korea has been carrying out missile tests since the start of 2022, some of which were related to developing a spy satellite and other powerful weapons on Kim Jong Un's wish list. The US and South Korea condemned the May 31 launch, saying it violated UN resolutions.