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- U.S. 'ready' for N. Korean missile
The Washington Times, Staff Original article U.S. missile defenses are prepared to try to knock down the last stage of a Taepodong-2 missile that North Korea is expected soon to launch if sensors detect the weapon threatens U.S. territory, the commander
- 9:38am US slams N. Korea's 'unhelpful'...
The United States has urged North Korea not to 'aggravate tensions' as it slammed Pyongyang's latest missile tests, apparently timed for the US Independence Day holiday, as 'not helpful'. 'North Korea should refrain from actions that aggravate tensions
- Britain: No sign of N.Korea launching long-range missile
Britain's ambassador to Pyongyang says there is currently no evidence that North Korea is preparing to launch a long-range missile. The comment comes just a day after North Korea test-fired four short-range ones. Speaking in Pyongyang, Mr Peter Hughes
- Condemnation of N Korea missile launch
North Korea has fired seven ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan from a site at Kitdaeryong near the eastern port of Wonsan. South Korea's Yonhap news agency said the missiles were 'Scud-type'. North Korea is barred by United Nations resolutions from
- Korea fires 7 ballistic missiles
Seoul, July 4 (Reuters): North Korea fired seven ballistic missiles today, South Korea?s defence ministry said, in an act of defiance towards the US that further stoked regional tensions already high due to its nuclear test in May. South Korea?s
- U.S. urges North Korea to avoid aggravating tensions
PM The United States urged North Korea on Saturday not to 'aggravate tensions' but did not confirm whether Pyongyang had launched a series of missiles. 'We are aware of possible missile launches by North Korea and are closely monitoring North Korea's
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Following World War II, Korea was split into a northern, communist half and a southern, Western-oriented half. KIM Chong-il has ruled North Korea since his father and the country's founder, president KIM Il-song, died in 1994. After decades of mismanagement, the North relies heavily on international food aid to feed its population, while continuing to expend resources to maintain an army of about 1 million. North Korea's long-range missile development and research into nuclear and chemical weapons are of major concern to the international community.
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AP - North Korea launched seven ballistic missiles Saturday into waters off its east coast in a show of military firepower that defied U.N. resolutions and drew global expressions of condemnation and concern.
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