S. Korea sees DPRK rocket's successful launch into orbit
South Korean military has seen a rocket launched by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) successfully flying into orbit, Yonhap news agency reported citing a military official. The military estimated that the DPRK rocket had entered into orbit, indicating a high possibility for a successful launch. Read more
North Korea fires long-range rocket despite warnings
North Korea has fired a long-range rocket, which critics say is a test of banned missile technology. A state TV announcer said that North Korea had successfully placed a satellite in orbit. The launch was condemned by Japan, South Korea and the US, who have requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council later on Sunday. Read more
North Korea has brought forward the possible date of a controversial "satellite" launch to as early as Sunday, regional governments say. The secretive state will launch the satellite-bearing rocket between 7-14 February, the Japanese government has said, according to reports. Read more
North Korea may be preparing a rocket launch, US officials say, citing increased activity around the Sohae Satellite Launching Station. One official told the AFP news agency that the launch might be "for a satellite or a space vehicle". Read more