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North Korea is expected to launch a long-range rocket in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to a U.S. official.
The official says that based on the amount of fuel the North Koreans have pumped into the rocket, the trajectory could be very long. The rocket is now expected to travel south by southeast, crossing over the Philippines and, if successful, splashing down in waters not far from Australia.
“The proposed missile launch, if conducted, would represent a clear and serious violation of North Korea’s obligations under two United Nations Security Council resolutions that explicitl
Originally posted by roaland
I don't think N Korea does anything without being told to do so by China. SO my question is, is this just the new leaders way of proving himself or did China demand he do this?
The White House and the State Department have stayed in close contact with Asian nations.
The primary focus, however, has been putting pressure on China to rein in North Korea, which thus far has shown little willingness to cooperate. “It is fair to say that the Chinese are spending most of their time telling the U.S. to relax,” the official said.
Originally posted by kalunom
Originally posted by roaland
I don't think N Korea does anything without being told to do so by China. SO my question is, is this just the new leaders way of proving himself or did China demand he do this?
It's possible that China has a hand in this. Maybe as a distraction to something they are doing or, perhaps, to "test the waters" so-to-speak, and see how the region reacts and what capabilities the South, Japan, and the U.S. have in intercepting such missile launches.
Originally posted by kalunom
It's possible that China has a hand in this. Maybe as a distraction to something they are doing or, perhaps, to "test the waters" so-to-speak, and see how the region reacts and what capabilities the South, Japan, and the U.S. have in intercepting such missile launches.
Originally posted by lobotomizemecapin
North Korea has every right to shoot rockets at space. I dont see what the big deal is here. I would laugh if they had some backups and just kept launching until we missed one haha