Tuesday, March 20, 2012

North Korea`s Rocket Test To Go Ahead Despite International Criticism


North Korean Satellite Plan To Loom Over Meeting -- New York Times

SEOUL, South Korea — When regional powers gather in Seoul next week to discuss nuclear terrorism, they will have to deal with another urgent matter: how to pressure North Korea to cancel its plans to launch a satellite, President Lee Myung-bak of South Korea said Tuesday.

“No matter what excuses North Korea may have, this would be an act of flouting a U.N. Security Council resolution,” Mr. Lee told a group of reporters during an interview in his office. He was referring to a 2009 Council resolution that bans the North from any rocket launching using ballistic missile technology.

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More News On North Korea`s Announced Rocket Launch

China holds 'frank' talks with North Korea after satellite announcement -- CNN
China raises concern to North Korea about rocket launch -- Reuters
China Seeks Peacemaker Role on North Korea -- Wall Street Journal
Defiant North Korea says rocket launch to go ahead -- Reuters
North Korea rejects criticism of rocket launch, vows to go ahead with plan -- Washington Post/AP
UN nuclear watchdog invited to visit North Korea -- BBC
North Korea invites IAEA's nuclear inspectors to return -- The Guardian
U.N. nuclear watchdog says it received North Korea invitation -- Reuters
North Korea invites UN to oversee nuclear deal -- Sydney Morning Herald
Japan warns it may shoot down North Korean rocket if it heads into their territory -- FOX News
North Korea vows satellite launch, with rocket that could reach Hawaii -- Christian Science Monitor

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