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Satellite photos detect activity at N Korea missile bases: report
AFP ^ | 7/11/06 | AFP

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.


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: clintons; japan; korea; korean; missile; nuclear; proliferation; war
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To: petercooper

Label that second photo, "The Four Stooges".


41 posted on 07/10/2006 9:18:40 PM PDT by GVnana (Former Alias: GVgirl)
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To: petercooper
Perhaps kim jong has never forgiven the US for sending one of the ugliest women in the country to drink with him.


And she never got better looking.

42 posted on 07/10/2006 9:29:07 PM PDT by daybreakcoming ("We will not tire. We will not falter. We will not fail")
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To: RichInOC
ALL YOUR KIMCHEE ARE BELONG TO US.

MAKE YOUR TIME.

43 posted on 07/10/2006 9:37:21 PM PDT by glad2bdad (If you argue for your weaknesses, sure enough, they're yours.)
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To: glad2bdad
Memo To: Dog eating bastard in North Korea
Memo Fr: Prime Minister, Japan.

Stand down...
We will launch a preemptive strike immediately after detecting ANY launch with a trajectory that approaches Japanese territory...

BOAKYAG

Semper Fi
44 posted on 07/10/2006 10:07:39 PM PDT by river rat (You may turn the other cheek, but I prefer to look into my enemy's vacant dead eyes.)
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To: sageb1
But if he has 200 of them, he's bound to hit something sooner or later.

Only if we're asleep at the switch.

46 posted on 07/10/2006 11:59:58 PM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (There is no alternative to the GOP except varying degrees of insanity.)
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To: ARealMothersSonForever
Landsharks hit hardest.

According to the NYT, Poor, Female Landsharks Hit Hardest

48 posted on 07/11/2006 12:37:05 AM PDT by Darkwolf377
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To: Commander8

The situation in North Korea is serious for both the short and the long term. Short term, our ability to defend against missiles from North Korea is not very good.

The U.S. Missile Defense system is tenuous at best. Largely untested, there are only 11 silo-housed strategic interceptors spread in California and Alaska. The U.S. Navy compliments this basic, initial capability with handfuls of missiles at sea -- but those interceptors were built to handle shorter range threats than the Taepo Dong-2 that North Korea is trying to bring from puberty to adult fruition.

Completing the U.S. layered, multi-service, multi-sensor and multi-interceptor-type system will still be a monumental task both in terms of time and money. This is one of the big long-term efforts that has to go forward.

Maybe now, more people will understand the value of missile defense. Without it, all we can do is diplomatig or an air strike.


49 posted on 07/11/2006 1:44:24 AM PDT by John Carey
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To: All

Hu says China opposes any action that may worsen Korean Peninsula
People's Daily Online
 
China, Russia reject N Korea resolution
The Age

50 posted on 07/11/2006 3:45:24 AM PDT by Rain-maker
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To: callmejoe
These sattelite photo's have amazing detail


51 posted on 07/11/2006 4:28:57 AM PDT by Raycpa
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To: callmejoe
I think the Japanese should announce for every missle Kimmie fires off, they'll buy a squadron of F-22's and lay down the keel for an aircraft carrier.
52 posted on 07/11/2006 5:02:14 AM PDT by Heatseeker
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To: callmejoe
To me, the question is:

If one of Kim's missiles tracks toward Japan, or impacts on Japanese soil, even if it does not have a warhead, would it be considered an "attack" and therefore an act of war? And what might Japan's response be?

53 posted on 07/11/2006 5:20:25 AM PDT by The Sons of Liberty (Former SAC Trained Killer)
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To: daybreakcoming

Looking at the picture, remember that Kim Jong Il and his father Kim Il Sung are responsible for the death of millions of Koreans by starvation and execution. Clinton appeased Kim Jong Il, just as he appeased or ignored the terrorists for 8 years. Kim Jong Il should be exterminated like a cockroach.


54 posted on 07/11/2006 5:51:21 AM PDT by pleikumud
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To: Peach
"We think North Korea can launch missiles whenever it wishes," the top-selling daily quoted a government source as saying.

The AFP is protecting the identity of other rags now too? What was it, the National Enquirer or the NY Slimes, LOL!

Quite the observation from the "government source" (rolling eyes). I wonder which government.

Regardless a couple of comments. If China can reign in the dog-eating ChiaPet, yet again, I think that would be good. Unfortunately anymore it seems to be much like putting a bandaid on a gunshot wound and rue the day the Chinese lose control over their evil little creation.

We know Russia and China will fight sanctions that have any teeth to them. I have mixed feelings whether it's a good or bad thing to concretely demonstrate that to the world via a formal vote.

Finally the fact the latest missiles were removed may be a good sign. Perhaps (lifting prayers here) we've made the Chinese an offer they can't refuse. Somehow.

I continue to be surprised at the lack of coverage of any response from S. Korea. Not sure if they are keeping mum or the press simply is ignoring them.

55 posted on 07/11/2006 5:54:39 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (It takes ideas and optimism to win elections. The DemocRATS have neither.)
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To: callmejoe

In addition to the geopolitical posturing, another reason they feel they HAVE to conduct a successful launch is that they are in the arms business and missile technology is one of their leading products. They have to prove to current and potential customers that they successfully launch their missiles.

From their point of view their nationalistic ego, their status as 'a real power' & 'a threat that cannot be ignored', and their business credibility as an arms dealer is all at stake.


56 posted on 07/11/2006 6:14:42 AM PDT by Sax
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To: callmejoe

Sirry Rankees! I Raunch my mirslles anytrime I prease!
57 posted on 07/11/2006 6:15:40 AM PDT by rock_lobsta
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To: prairiebreeze
Plenty of South Korean responses are in the news, here's just a few:

S. Korea Denounces Japan's Suggestion of Strike Against North
Bloomberg
 
S Korea accuses Japan of raising tensions
NDTV
 
S. Korea Wavers on N. Korea Sanctions
Forbes

58 posted on 07/11/2006 6:21:40 AM PDT by Rain-maker
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To: spanalot

I think this is a scam by Russia and China to try to detect US surveillance and defense capabilities....BINGO!!!!!


59 posted on 07/11/2006 6:26:02 AM PDT by mo
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To: Rain-maker

I appreciate the links. Extra-busyness in my life lately may have prevented me seeing these sorts of stories and I haven't had the time to go searching for them.


60 posted on 07/11/2006 6:26:29 AM PDT by prairiebreeze (It takes ideas and optimism to win elections. The DemocRATS have neither.)
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