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N. Korea Readies Missile for Launch

UN sanctions will derail disarmament talks: Pyongyang

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Mar 25, 2009 4:16 PM CDT
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(Newser) – As the date of a promised “satellite launch” nears, North Korea has placed a long-range ballistic missile on the launch pad used for earlier test firings, Reuters reports. South Korea, Japan, and the US plan to seek UN sanctions if the nuclear power goes forward with what analysts believe will really be the test of a three-stage rocket that could reach as far as Alaska.

In an attempt to skirt sanctions, Pyongyang has announced the launch’s timing—scheduled between April 4 and 8—and rocket’s path—over Japan, with booster stages dropping to the island nation’s east and west. The rogue government also threatened to derail international disarmament talks if the UN takes punitive action. The US hasn’t said whether it would consider a military response.

This undated black-and-white handout image provided by DigitalGlobe shows a aerial view of a North Korean rocket launch site.
This undated black-and-white handout image provided by DigitalGlobe shows a aerial view of a North Korean rocket launch site.   (DigitalGlobe)
South Korea's top nuclear negotiator, Wi Sung-lac, center, arrives in Beijing yesterday. The nation could press the US to take action if North Korea launches a rocket.
South Korea's top nuclear negotiator, Wi Sung-lac, center, arrives in Beijing yesterday. The nation could press the US to take action if North Korea launches a rocket.   (AP Photo)
Models of North Korea's Scud-B missile, back left, and other South Korean missiles are displayed at Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul.
Models of North Korea's Scud-B missile, back left, and other South Korean missiles are displayed at Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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sailor86
Apr 12, 2009 1:06 AM CDT
And they can see your boobs via satellite.
mockingbird
Mar 26, 2009 4:00 AM CDT
This should prove interesting.
Robert_Dada
Mar 25, 2009 9:50 AM CDT
"I can see North Korean missiles from my house." - Sarah Palin

Long-range missile could reach Alaska
Associated Press

Detained Americans could be leverage
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