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flag South Korea's Nuri rocket failed minutes after liftoff on Dec. 23, 2025, due to an unknown anomaly, halting its mission.

flag South Korea's commercial space launch vehicle failed on December 23, 2025, shortly after liftoff when flames were detected during ascent, leading to mission termination, according to Yonhap news agency. flag The exact cause remains unknown, but the anomaly prevented the rocket from achieving its objectives. flag No injuries or ground damage were reported. flag The failure marks a setback for the country’s efforts to develop independent space launch capabilities, despite prior successes with its Nuri rocket. flag Officials are investigating, with a full assessment expected soon.

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