Posted on 07/03/2009 7:25:42 PM PDT by Steelfish
North Korea 'tests two missiles'
North Korea has tested two short-range missiles, South Korean media report, as concern mounts in the region that a long-range test could be days away.
It test-fired other similar missiles earlier this week and has incurred fresh UN sanctions since holding a second underground nuclear test in May.
The latest missiles were fired from a base near Wonsan into the Sea of Japan, South Korea's defence ministry said.
They are believed to be Scuds with a range of 500km (312 miles).
A South Korean defence official said Saturday's tests were of greater concern than Thursday's, as the missiles had a much greater range. The BBC's John Sudworth in Seoul says the launches are seen there as part of North Korean efforts to ratchet up the tension.
Japanese and South Korean media have reported that North Korea may be preparing to launch another long-range ballistic missile.
There are fears that North Korea is trying to produce nuclear warheads small enough to put on long-range missiles.
After six-nation talks aimed at curbing North Korea's nuclear ambitions broke down earlier this year, Pyongyang said it would "weaponise" its plutonium stocks and start enriching uranium for a light-water nuclear reactor.
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It is almost July 4.
If Reagan were in office they wouldn’t have dared, and even if they did, all of their launch pads would have been taken out by now.
Obama should invite the Chia Pet over for some 4th of July celebrations..
So true- they would be a charcoal briquet!
Mayhap, we should test one of our nukes … send it somewhere devoid of populace in NK. After all, how do we even know our nukes still work … test one.
But, alas, Obama is in charge. Sad.
To have someone with a set in charge would be a great confidence builder.
Kim Jong II - OH, hey look at me everbody! I shoot off my longdong rockets! I have rockets everybody! I shoot my rockets! Look! Look!
0bama just went out for two ice cream cones.
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