Japan's government has called on the North Korean authorities to refrain from launching a spy satellite with a ballistic missile.

According to the EPA, Hirokazu Matsuno, secretary-general of the Japanese Cabinet of Ministers, reported on this.

Tokyo is calling on Pyongyang to halt satellite launches, Matsuno said. The Japanese government believes the launch of the missile will be a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and a "major attack" on Japan's security.

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North Korea intends to launch its first spy satellite into orbit by June 11.

According to the EPA, the Japanese Coast Guard leaked information about the case on May 29.

It is reported that a relevant notice has been received from Pyongyang.

According to NHK television, the Japanese government has called on North Korea to exercise restraint.