DPRK confirms successful satellite launch

Updated: 2012-12-12 11:11

(Xinhua)

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PYONGYANG - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday successfully launched a Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite, the official news agency KCNA reported.

The second version of Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite was launched Wednesday morning by the Unha-3 carrier rocket from the Sohae Space Center in Cholsan County, North Phyongan Province, and entered pre-set orbit, said the KCNA.

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