North Korea has acknowledged that an accident occurred during its planned satellite launch, causing the rocket to crash into the sea.

The launch had raised concerns, with Japan issuing warnings to its residents, although it later clarified that its territory was not at risk.

North Korea had announced its intention to launch a satellite by June 11 to monitor US military activities.

Despite the setback, the country now intends to make a second launch as soon as possible.

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that North Korea appeared to have fired a ballistic missile, and further analysis was underway.

South Korea experienced a false alarm when an air raid siren sounded in Seoul, causing confusion among its residents.

The incident could potentially undermine trust in the alert system. Tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula, and this false alarm raises questions about the credibility of future alerts.