North Korea about to test a Ballistic Missile, says Russia!
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By Malcolm Moore in Shanghai
Published: 10:23AM BST 10 Jun 2009
"We have certain information on the type and characteristics of the rocket. However there is no precise information on the timing of its launch," said a source in Russia's General Staff. He added that Russia would monitor the launch.
He did not specify if it would be a long or short-range missile. In the past week, South Korean and American intelligence have identified a missile being moved to the Musudan launch pad, one of North Korea's most commonly-used sites.
Yonhap, the South Korean news agency, said a missile capable of hitting the West coast of the United States could be launched in mid-June.
A second source, this time at the Russian Foreign ministry, told ITAR-TASS that "judging by everything, a launch will take place. There are signs that preparations for this are under way."
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been high since the North tested a nuclear bomb on May 25. The United Nations Security Council is still debating what action to take over the test, which contravened a UN resolution.
The US has been moving more aggressively, and is considering levying its own financial sanctions on the rogue state. South Korea has passed information to the US about as many as 20 North Korean bank accounts which are used for moving money.
In 2005, the US imposed financial restrictions on Banco Delta Asia, a bank in the Chinese territory of Macau, over allegations of money laundering and other financial crimes involving North Korea. The move effectively cut the North off from the global financial system.
Separately, South Korea's Finance ministry has imposed sanctions on three North Korean companies for helping the country's April 5 long-range rocket test. The move was largely symbolic because the companies don't do business with South Korea.
Russia says North Korea to launch new ballistic missile - Telegraph
Published: 10:23AM BST 10 Jun 2009
"We have certain information on the type and characteristics of the rocket. However there is no precise information on the timing of its launch," said a source in Russia's General Staff. He added that Russia would monitor the launch.
He did not specify if it would be a long or short-range missile. In the past week, South Korean and American intelligence have identified a missile being moved to the Musudan launch pad, one of North Korea's most commonly-used sites.
Yonhap, the South Korean news agency, said a missile capable of hitting the West coast of the United States could be launched in mid-June.
A second source, this time at the Russian Foreign ministry, told ITAR-TASS that "judging by everything, a launch will take place. There are signs that preparations for this are under way."
Tensions on the Korean peninsula have been high since the North tested a nuclear bomb on May 25. The United Nations Security Council is still debating what action to take over the test, which contravened a UN resolution.
The US has been moving more aggressively, and is considering levying its own financial sanctions on the rogue state. South Korea has passed information to the US about as many as 20 North Korean bank accounts which are used for moving money.
In 2005, the US imposed financial restrictions on Banco Delta Asia, a bank in the Chinese territory of Macau, over allegations of money laundering and other financial crimes involving North Korea. The move effectively cut the North off from the global financial system.
Separately, South Korea's Finance ministry has imposed sanctions on three North Korean companies for helping the country's April 5 long-range rocket test. The move was largely symbolic because the companies don't do business with South Korea.
Russia says North Korea to launch new ballistic missile - Telegraph
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Russia has information on North Korean plans to launch a ballistic missile but does not know when it will take place, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian military source as saying on Wednesday.
The news comes as South Koreas defense minister said the Norths recent moves were linked to leader Kim Jong-ils succession plans, and as world powers at the United Nations edged toward an agreement on how to punish Pyonyang.
North Korea has angered the region and beyond in the past few weeks with missile launches, threats to attack the South and a nuclear test, prompting U.S. and South Korean forces to raise a military alert on the peninsula to one of its highest since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Cranking up tension, Russias military said it had information on plans for another missile launch.
We have certain information about the type and characteristics of the missile. However, we do not have accurate data on the timing, Interfax news agency quoted a senior military source as saying.
South Korean Defense Minister Lee Sang-hee, meanwhile, linked the Norths threats and flurry of military activity to Kim Jong-il paving the way for his son to succeed him.
Russia says expecting new North Korea missile test
Reuters
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Russia has information on North Korean plans to launch a ballistic missile but does not know when it will take place, Interfax news agency quoted a senior Russian military source as saying on Wednesday.
The news comes as South Koreas defense minister said the Norths recent moves were linked to leader Kim Jong-ils succession plans, and as world powers at the United Nations edged toward an agreement on how to punish Pyonyang.
North Korea has angered the region and beyond in the past few weeks with missile launches, threats to attack the South and a nuclear test, prompting U.S. and South Korean forces to raise a military alert on the peninsula to one of its highest since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Cranking up tension, Russias military said it had information on plans for another missile launch.
We have certain information about the type and characteristics of the missile. However, we do not have accurate data on the timing, Interfax news agency quoted a senior military source as saying.
South Korean Defense Minister Lee Sang-hee, meanwhile, linked the Norths threats and flurry of military activity to Kim Jong-il paving the way for his son to succeed him.
Russia says expecting new North Korea missile test
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Hmmm so what is cooking in the pot ths time!
they say it is a ballistic missile so perhaps it is something with more range as they already have intermediate range missiles!
anxious to see what they have got!
the US must be sweating by now!!
regards!
they say it is a ballistic missile so perhaps it is something with more range as they already have intermediate range missiles!
anxious to see what they have got!
the US must be sweating by now!!
regards!
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Active disinformation - part of n. korean strategy. It is possible that they show all some kind of non-working-toy-rocket and bluffing.
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Thats true... But there is no other option for their communist leaders.
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