North Korea says it plans to launch a rocket carrying a satellite this month . The last time Pyongyang carried out what it described as a satellite launch , in April 2009 , the U.N. Security Council condemned the action and demanded that it not be repeated . Other countries say the move is a cover for a ballistic missile test . The United States and South Korea have been conducting military drills in response, but Pyongyang has said they are defensive measures meant to counter U.S. aggression.
North Korea says it plans to launch a rocket carrying a satellite this month . Other countries say the move is a cover for a ballistic missile test . The United States and South Korea have been conducting military drills in response, but Pyongyang has said they are defensive measures meant to counter U.S. aggression.