Postpone North Korea rocket launch
The launch was originally scheduled for 10 to December 22 was postponed until December 29, Korea Space Technology Committee said in a statement released by the Korean Central News Agency.
The statement stressed that the number of scientists are still "pushing" preparation for the mission was widely criticized by the international community.
"However, they found a technical problem in the engine control module was the first rocket ... and decided to postpone the launch period, "he said.
North Korea said the rocket launch was for peaceful purposes and to put a satellite in orbit.
The UN and its allies see it as a cover ballistic missile test banned under a UN resolution after the North Korean nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009.
