Neither South Korea, the United States nor Japan, all of which are experiencing increasing military tensions with North Korea, could confirm the satellite had made it into orbit.
But South Korea called the launch a “clear violation” of a UN Security Council resolution that prohibits North Korea from using ballistic missile technology.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrates Tuesday night's satellite launch with workers in an image provided by state-run media.
Japanese Defense Minister Hiroyuki Miyazawa said his country was still trying to determine whether North Korea’s satellite had reached orbit.
In that meeting, Putin signaled a willingness to assist North Korea in developing its space and satellite program.
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