URGENT: N. Korea successfully launched satellite, entered orbit: KCNA

North Korea has "successfully" launched a rocket carrying a spy satellite and it "accurately" entered into orbit, the official Korean Central News Agency said Wednesday.

The launch of the reconnaissance satellite is a "legitimate right" of North Korea for strengthening its self-defense capabilities and will make "a significant contribution" to enhancing war readiness, KCNA reported.

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