RoK Navy deploys two Aegis destroyers ahead of North’s satellite launch

South Korea has deployed two of its Sejong the Great-class destroyers to monitor North Korea’s upcoming satellite launch this month.

2008년9월27일 해군 세종대왕함기동 (1) (7193823614)
By 대한민국 국군 Republic of Korea Armed Forces (2008년9월27일 해군 세종대왕함기동 (1)) [CC BY-SA 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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North Korea notified UN of its intention to launch satellite this month

Two United Nations agencies, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), have both been informed by North Korea of its intention to launch a Kwangmyongsong-class earth observation satellite into space between Feb. 8-25.

North Korean Unha-3 rocket at launch pad
By Sungwon Baik / VOA (North Korea Rocket Launch – Photo Galleries) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
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