North Korea Plans Launch Of First Military Spy Satellite, Japan Threatens Shoot Down

North Korea notified neighboring countries it plans to launch a satellite between May 31 and June 11, which may be an attempt to put its first military reconnaissance satellite into orbit.
Japan warned it will shoot down the satellite if it enters Japanese territory, calling the launch a "threat" and "provocation."
South Korea warned North Korea will face consequences if it goes ahead with the launch in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions banning ballistic missile tests.
The launch window may affect waters in the Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and east of the Philippines, prompting Japan to issue a safety warning to ships in the area.
North Korea said the satellite is intended to monitor U.S. and South Korean military activities, calling it a response to joint military exercises by the two allies.