Posted on 05/14/2017 4:15:41 PM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
NK claims successful launch of new ballistic missile
North Korea said Monday it has successfully tested-fired a new ground-to-ground medium long-range ballistic missile, claiming that the U.S. mainland is within its striking range.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un observed the launch of the rocket, called the Hwasong-12, on Sunday, according to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
North Korea fired the missile from a site northwest of Pyongyang, according to South Korea's military. It marked the North's first provocation since South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in took office Wednesday.
The KCNA said that the missile reached an altitude of 2,111.5 kilometers in an indication that it may be a new type of a ballistic missile under development. It flew 787 km, it added.
"The test-fire aimed at verifying the tactical and technological specifications of the newly developed ballistic rocket capable of carrying a large-size heavy nuclear warhead," the report said in English.
Kim warned that the U.S. should not misjudge the reality that its mainland and operations in the Pacific region are in North Korea's "sighting range for strike and that it has all powerful means for retaliatory strike," it added.
If North Korea's claim is confirmed, the move is adding to concerns that Pyongyang may be closer to developing an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of hitting the U.S. mainland.
North Korea's leader said in his New Year's message that the country has entered the final stage of preparing to launch an ICBM.
It has yet to be verified over details about North Korea's new missile.
North Korea launched a new intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), known as Pukguksong-2 in North Korea, from the same site on Feb. 12. The missile is known to be developed with the technology applied to submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).
Experts said that the launch appeared aimed at testing South Korea's new president who has vowed to seek a dual-track approach of pushing for denuclearization and dialogue with Pyongyang.
Moon is widely expected to seek engagement with North Korea to improve long-strained ties, but Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs are limiting his leeway for reconciliatory policies.
Tensions heightened on the divided peninsula in recent weeks amid speculation that North Korea may conduct its sixth nuclear test.
Pyongyang appeared to refrain from conducting large-scale provocations, but the latest launch is likely to complicate the situation on the peninsula.
Choe Son-hui, a senior North Korean diplomat, said Saturday that Pyongyang would be willing to hold talks with Washington "under the right conditions."
The U.S. said it aims to pressure North Korea into dismantling its nuclear and missile programs through sanctions while remaining open to dialogue. U.S. President Donald Trump is pressing China to rein in its unruly neighbor. (Yonhap)
Probably not. If this deal is true and holds, say good-bye to NPT. Nuke domino started from N. Korea, and will move to Japan, and the rest. That is just for starters.
Besides, we are not even sure if China will really act to our satisfaction.
I guess many are interested in listening to what KYJ and the Chinese are talking about:
A DPRK government delegation led by Kim Yong Jae, minister of External Economic Relations, Saturday left here to attend the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation to be held in China.
http://www.rodong.rep.kp/en/index.php?strPageID=SF01_02_01&newsID=2017-05-15-0002
http://www.rodong.rep.kp/ko/index.php?strPageID=SF01_02_01&newsID=2017-05-15-0021
I will post the original below:
No juicy part in that article: The market share of OPEC is going down, while the US share is going up and there will be pressure on the price despite that OPEC will cut production due too US hale oil. This is a normal article that could have been published anywhere.
due too US hale oil =>due to US shale oil
Of course our news is almost silent on this huge event....which is considered to be the largest project since the Marshall Plan and will certainly shift the geo-political arena as it already is showing.
Trumps Tour this week is vital and makes a strong political statement in those he's visiting....his visit to Saudi is in direct opposition to Iran....and over 50 ME leaders will be there....it's a fascinating watch of how these visits go...and speaks volumes to International Leaders everywhere.
Exclusive: North Korea’s Unit 180, the cyber warfare cell that worries the West
That attack was conducted from a base in China, according to Simon Choi, a senior security researcher at Seoul-based anti-virus company Hauri Inc.
Malaysia has also been a base for North Korean cyber operations, according to Yoo Dong-ryul, a former South Korean police researcher who studied North Korean espionage techniques for 25 years.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-northkorea-exclusive-idUSKCN18H020
If you read the article through Google translate it says:
A bomb blast occurred in a stadium in Manchester, England, on Sunday night, causing a lot of casualties.
Thousands of people were killed and 59 people were injured when a bomb hit the streets of the venue
Terrorist criminals instantly died on the spot. 20,000 spectators who were amazed by the strong explosion gathered in the direction of the exit.
The international terrorist organization, the “Islamic state,” claimed that it was their cause, and governments in many countries strongly condemn the atrocities of terrorists who have taken the lives of innocent people.
However the marked text above is not the correct translation, it is: 22 people were killed and 59 were injured.
Google translate is good for approximate info, not details. The original article is shown below:
China has realised it has limited time to rein in North Korea’s nuclear programme through negotiations and is open to further sanctions against Pyongyang, a senior U.S. State Department official said on Friday.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-southchinasea-china-idUKKBN18M04X
Can North Korea's elites oust Kim Jong Un?
A coup in Pyongyang would be a welcome solution to problems posed by the reclusive and pugnacious regime in North Korea. But convincing the dictator's closest allies to turn against him will be tough, say experts.
http://www.dw.com/en/can-north-koreas-elites-oust-kim-jong-un/a-39091374
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