All posts tagged "rocket"

  • The Unha-3 (Milky Way 3) rocket carrying the second version of Kwangmyongsong-3 satellite, is launched at West Sea Satellite Launch Site in Cholsan county, North Pyongan province, December 12, 2012 in this picture released by the North's KCNA news agency in Pyongyang early December 14, 2012. (Yonhap/KCNA)
    N. Korea’s ‘satellite’ not working: sources

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — A 2012 North Korean satellite remains in orbit but it is not operating, which adds credibility to the view that its repeated long-range rocket launches are veiled intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests, government sources...

    • Posted February 4, 2016
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  • A mock Scud-B missile of North Korea, left, and other South Korean missiles are displayed at the Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016. South Korea warned on Wednesday of "searing" consequences if North Korea doesn't abandon plans to launch a long-range rocket that critics call a banned test of ballistic missile technology.(AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
    S. Korea will shoot down N. Korean rocket if necessary: ministry

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — South Korea won’t hesitate to shoot down a North Korean rocket or its debris if necessary, the Defense Ministry said Thursday, amid clear signs that the secretive neighbor’s rocket launch is imminent. North Korea...

    • Posted February 4, 2016
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    N. Korean rocket or nuclear test around Oct. 10 anniversary impossible: US institute

    WASHINGTON (Yonhap) — Recent satellite imagery shows no signs of North Korea making rocket or nuclear test preparations, rendering it impossible for such a test to happen on or before a key national holiday this week, a...

    • Posted October 6, 2015
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    US, S. Korea, Japan warn N. Korea against provocations

    NEW YORK (AP) — The United States, Japan and South Korea are warning North Korea against any provocative acts at the upcoming 70th anniversary of the country’s ruling party. Secretary of State John Kerry and the Japanese...

    • Posted September 29, 2015
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  • North Korea's tactical rocket firing on July 10, 2014. (Yonhap file photo)
    N. Korea renews vows to go ahead with rocket launch in Oct.

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — North Korea has once again lashed out at South Korea on Sunday for “meddling” in its upcoming launch of what it claims is a satellite next month, reiterating that it will go ahead with...

    • Posted September 28, 2015
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    S. Korea sees no sign of imminent NK rocket launch

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — North Korea is seeking to launch a satellite near a key anniversary next month, but there is no sign of an imminent rocket launch, a South Korean government source said Thursday. U.S. cable news...

    • Posted September 24, 2015
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    UN to take swift action against N. Korean rocket

    SEOUL (Yonhap) — The U.N. Security Council will be quick in taking punitive steps against North Korea in case it launches a long-range rocket, a senior South Korean official said Wednesday. He cited “close coordination” among key...

    • Posted September 23, 2015
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