North Korea announced on Tuesday that it intends to launch a satellite in the coming days, despite it being in violation of U.N. resolutions. This is believed to be its third attempt to launch a military spy satellite, an action that has already been criticized by neighboring nations.

The North Korean government has expressed a need to possess spy satellites in order to counter what it perceives as growing military threats from the U.S. and its allies. However, their previous attempts to successfully place a spy satellite into orbit earlier this year were unsuccessful due to technical difficulties.

This announcement, which comes amid already heightened tensions in the region, has drawn immediate criticism and concern from neighboring countries. Japan, in particular, has been vocal in its objections to North Korea’s satellite launches, citing their violation of U.N. resolutions and potential threat to regional security.

It remains to be seen whether North Korea will successfully achieve its goal of placing a spy satellite into orbit with this upcoming launch. The international community will certainly be closely monitoring the situation and assessing the potential implications it may have on regional stability.

As tensions continue to mount, diplomatic efforts will be crucial in addressing the concerns and grievances of all parties involved. Finding a peaceful resolution to this ongoing issue is of utmost importance in order to avoid further escalation of conflicts in the region.