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Monday, March 09, 2009

NKorea threatens 'war' if satellite is shot down

SM-2 Block IIIANorth Korea ordered its armed forces on standby and warned Monday it will retaliate against anyone seeking to block its planned satellite launch, a launch many fear will disguise a missile test.

The threat came hours before United States and South Korea kicked off annual war games involving tens of thousands of troops, which the communist nation has condemned as preparations for an invasion.

The joint drills across South Korea began as concerns mounted that Pyongyang could be gearing up to test-fire a long-range missile capable of reaching U.S. territory.

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1 comment:

  1. Pete9/3/09 11:19

    Very dangerous. If Jong Il is indeed Ill he may wish his dynasty to go out with a bang.

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