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North Korea says it tested rocket launchers
This comes a day after Pyongyang appeared to have launched its first short-range missile in more than a year

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North Korean leader orders further nuclear tests
UPDATED Overseeing a ballistic missile launch on Thursday March 10 Kim Jong Un ordered more nuclear explosion tests to estimate the destructive power of the newly produced nuclear warheads

US secretly agreed to North Korea talks before nuke test – report
It was the North Koreans who proposed discussing a peace treaty says a US State Department spokesman

North Korea lacks technology for anti-US nuclear strike – Pentagon
Despite the recent launch North Korea s capabilities to strike the United States would be dependent on outside help according to the Pentagon

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Japan slaps new sanctions on North Korea
North Korean citizens and ships are barred from entering Japan

South Korea shutters joint industrial park after N.Korean rocket
3rd UPDATE Seoul says it does not want its investment in the Kaesong park to be used for Pyongyang s nuclear program

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Global outrage over North Korea rocket launch
UPDATED NATO says Pyongyang s move is a blatant breach of 5 UN resolutions

North Korea begins fueling rocket: report
In order to avoid any possible collision Japanese and South Korean airlines will be rerouting a number of flights during the window period of North Korea s planned rocket launch

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North Korea hints at possible rocket launch
Any such launch would invite fresh international sanctions and jeopardize a reunion being organized with South Korea of families divided by the 1950 53 Korean War

S. Korea says North 'rocket' could fly 10,000 km
North Korea s recent rocket launch amounts to the test of a ballistic missile capable of carrying a half ton payload over 10 000 kilometers the South Korean defense ministry says
North Korea satellite appears dead - scientist
A satellite launched with fanfare last week by a defiant North Korea appears to be dead as no signal can be detected
N. Korea holds mass celebration of rocket launch
North Koreans hold a mass celebration for Pyongyang s long range rocket launch
N. Korea hails 'groundbreaking' rocket launch
North Korea hails groundbreaking rocket launch
North Korea says rocket launch a success - KCNA
North Korea confirmed Wednesday December 12 it had launched a long range rocket saying it had succeeded in its mission of placing a satellite in orbit
North Korea surprises world, fires rocket
UPDATED North Korea said the three stage rocket which Pyongyang insists was solely aimed at placing a satellite in orbit had achieved all its objectives
N. Korea stops rocket launch preparations: report
North Korea stops all preparations for a rocket launch at a site in the country s northwest a South Korean official tells Yonhap News Agency on Sunday December 9
PH preparing for North Korean rocket launch
Authorities will check for radioactive fallout in case debris from the projectile falls on land but so far no evacuations have been ordered
North Korea defies critics, challenges South with rocket plan
The launch will escalate tensions experts say
North Korea to launch rocket in December: KCNA
North Korea plans to launch a long range rocket between December 10 and 22 the North s official news agency says
N Korea vows retaliation over rocket
North Korea warns of retaliation after the US scrapped food aid raising fears of a new nuclear test
N Korea: We'll continue testing and launching
North Korea condemns the UN s condemnation of its failed rocket launch saying it will continue launching for space development in the future
S. Korea steps up operation to retrieve debris
Despite threats of ruthless retaliation by North Korea Seoul is combing its territory for rocket chunks
US: N Korea wasting money amid hunger
The US says North Korea s failed rocket launch threatens security and violates international law
Japan: N Korea rocket launch regrettable
Japan calls on the UN Security Council to make an appropriate response to North Korea s failed rocket launch
2009 rocket launch was also a 'failure'
North Korea s rocket launch in April 2009 was branded as the regime s attempt to put satellite into orbit but it was also seen as a failure
N Korea rocket failed, say US, Japan, S Korea
2nd update They said it broke apart a minute after lift off; South Korea says it disintegrated into several pieces
PH, Japan on alert ahead of rocket launch
Civil defense chief Benito Ramos says launch is imminent
NoKor rocket installed on launch pad
North Korean space officials have moved all three stages of a long range rocket into position for a controversial launch
Cambodian official to visit North Korea
The Cambodian foreign minister s planned visit to North Korea this year is aimed at easing tensions on the Korean Peninsula says the Asean chief
Myanmar, N. Korea in focus as Asean summit starts
Leaders of the 10 member Asean gather in Phnom Penh2 days after the victory of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar s by elections
Asean: 'Real concern' on rocket launch
Asean leaders are due to hold a 2 day summit in Phnom Penh where they are expected to tackle North Korea s planned rocket launch
Philippines protests against N. Korea rocket launch
After a US diplomat said debris from North Korea s rocket launch will land off the Philippines the government filed diplomatic protests
FVR worried about Nokor rocket launch
Former Philippine President Fidel V Ramos said the country faces danger with the planned rocket launch of North Korea