The announcement last month of the satellite launch -- which countries like the United States and South Korea see as a cover for a ballistic missile test -- ratcheted up tensions in the region and prompted Washington to suspend a recent deal to supply food aid to the North . `` This launch will give credence to the view that North Korean leaders see improved relations with the outside world as a threat to the existence of their system , '' U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a speech Tuesday . NEW : Officials say launch will occur in morning hours between Sunday and Monday . NEW : We will watch ; South Korea ` ` prepared to deal with any crisis '' NEW : Kim Jung Un announces new titles , signaling consolidation of power . NEW : Titles will also indicate power - sharing or mentoring of young leader , Kim says .
NEW : Officials say launch will occur in morning hours between Sunday and Monday . NEW : We will watch ; South Korea ` ` prepared to deal with any crisis '' NEW : Kim Jung Un announces new titles , signaling consolidation of power . NEW : Titles will also indicate power - sharing or mentoring of young leader , Kim says .