Clinton Says North Korea Missile Tests Won't Affect Talks -- Christian Science MonitorKim Jong-il's regime also delineated 'no-sail zones' off both its east and west coasts in a bid to show toughness ahead of talks on its nuclear program.
Seoul, South Korea - North Korea interrupted moves toward dialogue on its nuclear program Monday by reportedly test-firing five short-range missiles off its east coast.
A South Korean official, briefing the Korean media, said two short-range KN-02 missiles were fired in the morning and three more in the afternoon. The missiles, with a range of 75 miles, were shot from mobile launch pads near where North Korea fired a long-range Taepodong-2 missile on April 5.
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My Comment: Secretary of State Clinton is voicing an opinion from someone who does not live in the region. But for the Koreans, Japanese, and for the Chinese who do live within the shadow of North Korea ..... North Korean actions do have consequences and will affect their relations, diplomacy, and alliances.
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