The launches were controversial as they were dismissed by the US as tests of ballistic missile technology and hence of breach of an agreement made between North Korea and the USA in February 2012.
Peluncuran yang kontroversial karena ia ditolak oleh AS sebagai uji teknologi rudal balistik dan karenanya melanggar perjanjian yang dibuat antara Korea Utara dan Amerika Serikat pada Februari 2012.