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North Korea fires missiles
South Korean military officials say North Korea has fired two short-range missiles off its east coast. A defence ministry spokesman says the missiles were launched from a base near the eastern port of Wonsan."They appear to be ground-to-ship missiles, which were launched into the East Sea (Sea of Japan)," the spokesman told AFP. "We have no detailed information now, but there have been preparations for missile launches in the region," he said. The launch came amid a visit by the US delegation, which is in the region to discuss new United Nations sanctions against North Korea following the North's nuclear test of May 25. North Korea has responded defiantly to the UN's condemnation of its long-range rocket launch in April 5 and subsequent nuclear test in May. On Wednesday, Japan's Coast Guard said it had been warned by North Korea to stay clear of coastal areas in the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea until July 11, due to military exercises. Posted by: tipper 2009-07-02 |
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