Posted on 07/10/2006 7:05:30 PM PDT by callmejoe
Tuesday July 11, 11:22 AM
Satellite photos detect activity at N Korea missile bases: report
TOKYO (AFP) - North Korea could be preparing for new launches of mid-range missiles following last week's tests, with activity detected at its bases, a report has said citing Japanese government sources.
US and Japanese satellite photos show that mid-range Rodong missiles had been set up on launch pads at a base in southeastern North Korea, but were later removed, the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported.
Fuel tanks could be seen near the launch pads, the report said.
The report said the satellite photos were taken after last week's tests of seven missiles, but did not give a specific date.
"We think North Korea can launch missiles whenever it wishes," the top-selling daily quoted a government source as saying.
Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso on Sunday suggested Tokyo would have the right to launch a pre-emptive strike to protect its citizens from a missile launch by Pyongyang.
He said there were "visible signs" of activity at a North Korean missile base from which North Korea launched a Rodong missile last week.
Japan submitted a draft binding resolution in the United Nations Security Council that would impose sanctions on North Korea over the missile tests.
But on Monday, the Security Council put off a vote on the resolution to allow more time for Chinese diplomatic efforts to defuse the crisis.
We Need to send Cindy Sheehan to show Kimmy a Good Time.........
Figures. Something always happens on the first day I start my work week.
Satellite photos detect activity at N Korea missile bases: report
Where is the ACLU when they need them?
I think this is a scam by Russia and China to try to detect US surveillance and defense capabilities
Kim get another box of matches?
"North Korea could be preparing for new launches of mid-range missiles following last week's tests, with activity detected at its bases, a report has said citing Japanese government sources."
Something to be on the lookout for.
"Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom!"
Typical.
Makes me sick though
what good is the UN for these days.. but being the terrorists broker?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/5167380.stm
Security Council split on N Korea (snip)
The United Nations Security Council is divided on how to address North Korea's ballistic missile testing last week.
On Monday, China's UN ambassador Wang Guangya circulated a draft statement condemning the tests, but making no mention of punitive sanctions. But the US, France and UK rejected it, choosing to support a Japanese draft resolution which includes sanctions. The BBC's UN correspondent Richard Galpin says division within the Council is becoming increasingly acrimonious. . .
According to our correspondent at the UN in New York, China and Russia, which both have the power of veto in the Security Council, believe that using a UN resolution to impose sanctions on North Korea at this stage would be irresponsible and unconstructive. Mr Wang said such action "could make the situation even worse" and that China was worried it could ultimately pave the way for military action against North Korea. . .
Oh man. If we did that, Kim would have every right to nuke us.
If he keeps testng them he's going to run out.
No problem. I'm sure we'll maintain vigilence, and if they manage to launch again, we'll see how far it goes, and how long it takes to intercept it.
Patience...
"China was worried it could ultimately pave the way for military action against North Korea. . ."
Hey, China, are you a man or a mouse? ;)
But if he has 200 of them, he's bound to hit something sooner or later.
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