{{The official North Korean state media carried a statement by the spokesman for the Korean Committee of Space Technology on Monday that confirmed that scientists and technicians have \u201cfound a technical deficiency in the first-stage control engine module of the rocket carrying the satellite and decided to extend the satellite launch up to December 29th.\u201d}}<\/p>\n
The North Korean media had suggested Sunday that a delay could be possible, although they hadn\u2019t clarified why.<\/p>\n
However, satellite images on Saturday have revealed that a new third-stage booster was delivered to the launch pad, and experts predict that the launch will probably take place after the booster has been installed.<\/p>\n
North Korea has received international condemnation for their rocket launch, which many believe to be a cover for long-range missile technology. <\/p>\n
The U.S. has mobilized warships in the Asia-Pacific region to monitor and possibly repudiate the launch, while South Korea has upped their defense level to \u201cWatchcon 2,\u201d which is issued when there is possibly a vital threat to the nation. <\/p>\n
South Korea usually occupies a \u201cWatchcon 3\u2033 status due to their ongoing war with the North.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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