Launch of Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2

Date: April 5, 2009 • Location: Kilju, Korea, Democratic People`s Republic of

The North Korean satellite Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 was launched from the Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground and passed over Japan, sparking concerns it may have been a trial run of technology that could be used to launch intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2 was a satellite launched by North Korea on April 5, 2009.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Korea, Democratic People`s Republic of's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.