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| N. Korea fires two Scud missiles |
| 2009-07-04 |
| SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea test-launched two missiles off its eastern coast Saturday, the eve of U.S. Independence Day, in what South Korean officials viewed as a politically motivated move. "North Korea fired two missiles, which appeared to be a Scud type, toward the East Sea from the Gitdaeryong base near Wonsan, Gangwon Province, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. today (Seoul time)," a South Korean government official said, requesting anonymity. "The missiles are estimated to have a range of 400-500km." The official said the missiles which the North fired Saturday -- ground-to-ground ones -- are more dangerous than the four previous ones as they have a relatively long range among short-range missiles, enough to cover the entire South Korean area. "The missiles fired on July 2 were analyzed to be part of military drills, but today's missiles seem to have political purposes in that they were fired a day ahead of the U.S. Independence Day," he added. North Korea is believed to have nearly 700 Scud missiles of various types. The North has been preparing for the launch of new mid-range missiles and Scud missiles since early last month, according to the South Korean military authorities. The authorities, however, said there is no sign of an imminent launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from either its eastern Musudan-ri base or a new Tongchang-ri base on its west. |
| Posted by:Steve White |
| #2 Unless their targeting systems have improved, Scuds go off-course about .02% per mile. They are only valuable against cities. |
| Posted by: Thrineque Lumplump8647 2009-07-04 22:32 |
| #1 Seven this morning. How's that waffle, assh*le? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2009-07-04 09:02 |