DocIndex Position Left Middle Right 36 2560 of Cashton, is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered online at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 2826 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the Norths ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 2926 The United States and Japan requested an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council this morning. Their request said that North Korea has violated a Security Council ban on ballistic missile launches. MADISON -- Gov. Scott Walker has begun trying to rehabilitate his 36 30790 members, including China, approved the statement. The members pledged to quickly adopt a new resolution with significant new sanctions against North Korea . After the meeting, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power said the resolution must include unprecedented measures. Chinas Ambassador Liu Jieyi, however, said 36 30867 China must support any sanctions if they are to be effective, because China gives large amounts of economic aid to North Korea . Since 2006, the council has approved increasingly stronger economic restrictions on North Korea for its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles 36 30880 gives large amounts of economic aid to North Korea. Since 2006, the council has approved increasingly stronger economic restrictions on North Korea for its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles tests. North Korea said the rocket was carrying a satellite. It was launched 36 30890 2006, the council has approved increasingly stronger economic restrictions on North Korea for its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles tests. North Korea said the rocket was carrying a satellite. It was launched early Sunday morning near the northwestern border with China. The 36 30964 weapons and ballistic missiles systems. The U.S. Congress is also considering measures to target companies and banks that trade with North Korea . Many of them are in China. South Korea and U.S. will discuss missile defense Meanwhile, South Korea and the U.S 36 44875 facility near the northwestern border with China. The rocket headed on a southward trajectory passing over Japan's southern Okinawa islands. North Korea later released a statement through its official state news agency KCNA confirming the launch. Scientists and technicians of the DPRK 36 45066 tracking the rockets trajectory say it did not pose a threat to the United States or its allies. In 2012, North Korea also successfully launched a three-stage rocket putting a satellite into orbit. Launch denounced Pyongyang says the rocket launch is 36 45252 of the United States, Japan and South Korea. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it was "deeply deplorable that ( North Korea ) has conducted a launch using ballistic missile technology in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions. U.S. Secretary of State John 36 45390 In response to the nuclear test, the United States and its allies are already advocating for stronger international sanctions against North Korea to impose real economic pain by restricting shipping, aviation, and trade of resources, including coal and fuel. The U.S. Congress 36 45434 working on unilateral sanctions legislation that would target third parties companies and banks - many in China - that do business with North Korea . South Korea is reportedly considering closing the Kaesong Industrial Complex in response to the Norths rocket launch. The jointly run 36 45657 Pyongyang announced Saturday. Earlier it had alerted international meteorological and telecommunications agencies the launch would take place Feb. 8-25. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturizing a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 45687 nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it is some time away from perfecting such technology. North Korea is believed to have over 1,000 Soviet model missiles that can reach targets in South Korea and Japan, and enough 36 45725 and Japan, and enough plutonium to make eight to 12 nuclear bombs. Last year U.S. military authorities said they believe North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea 36 45745 North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea has not yet demonstrated this capability. North Koreas latest long-range rocket launch is raising concerns in the United States 36 46476 test of January 6, 2016 and Sundays missile launch. The council has imposed four rounds of increasingly stronger sanctions on North Korea in response to various nuclear and ballistic missile tests it has conducted since 2006. By now it is pretty clear 36 46505 missile tests it has conducted since 2006. By now it is pretty clear that the existing sanctions have not stopped North Korea from developing nuclear weapons and delivery system further, said South Korean U.N. Ambassador Oh Joon. WATCH: U.S. Ambassador to the 36 46905 working on unilateral sanctions legislation that would target third parties companies and banks, many in China, that do business with North Korea . South Korea is reportedly considering closing the Kaesong Industrial Complex in response to the rocket launch. The jointly run Kaesong 36 47012 member of the U.N. Security Council, is considered essential. But Beijing has been reluctant to support harsh punitive measures on North Korea . Pyongyang says its nuclear weapons program is necessary for national defense and non-negotiable. In early 2009 Pyongyang withdrew from 36 47095 announced Saturday. Earlier it had alerted international meteorological and telecommunications agencies the launch would take place February 8-25. Technology North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturizing a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 47164 and Japan, and enough plutonium to make eight to 12 nuclear bombs. Last year U.S. military authorities said they believe North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea 36 47184 North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea has not yet demonstrated this capability. A failure in the Singapore Turf Club betting system has caused bets associated with 36 87757 this agreement will allow the elections to go forward," he said.REUTERS KU GC0725 -- (Reuters) -- C-1-1-DL0348-577663.Xml North Korea launched a long-range rocket today carrying what it has called a satellite, but its neighbours and Washington denounced the 36 87929 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . North Korea, which last month exploded a nuclear device, had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket 36 87931 Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea. North Korea , which last month exploded a nuclear device, had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an 36 88014 meeting today to discuss the launch, at the request of the United States, Japan and South Korea, diplomats said. Isolated North Korea had initially given a February 8-25 time frame for the launch but yesterday changed that to February 7-14 36 88089 defense officials said. 'FLAGRANT VIOLATION' The United States will work with the UN Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for its launch, US Secretary of State John Kerry said. Calling the launch a flagrant violation of UN 36 88171 hye called the launch an unforgivable act of provocation.Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the launch "absolutely unacceptable", especially after North Korea had tested a nuclear device last month. "To launch a missile after conducting a nuclear test goes against the UN 36 88307 deal with the issue calmly to prevent the situation from continuously deteriorating or even spinning out of control," it said. North Korea has said that its most recent nuclear test, its fourth, was of a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and 36 88337 its fourth, was of a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and other governments have expressed doubt over that claim. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturising a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 88397 resembling a type that could reach the US West Coast, but there is no evidence the missiles have been tested. North Korea says it has a sovereign right to pursue a space programme.REUTERS SA PR1219 -- (Reuters) -- C-1-1-DL0386-577860.Xml 36 88497 increasingly advanced North Korean missile programme. "If THAAD is deployed to the Korean peninsula, it will be only operated against North Korea ," Ryu Je-seung, a senior official at the South Korean defence ministry said in a joint news conference with Thomas 36 88531 said in a joint news conference with Thomas S. Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. North Korea launched a long-range rocket earlier today carrying what it has called a satellite. South Korea, other neighbours and Washington 36 89591 RJ 1914 -- (UNI) -- C-1-1-DL0384-578371.Xml Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today discussed a rocket launch by North Korea in violation of UN Security Council resolutions with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Russia's foreign ministry said. The ministry added 36 91861 Security Council resolutions. "North Korea's actions continue to present a threat to regional and international security. "In conducting this provocation, North Korea has clearly demonstrated that it is intent on prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving 36 91890 on prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving the well-being of its own people." North Korea said Sunday it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step 36 91922 with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step towards a missile capable of striking the US mainland. "As North Korea is aware, the UN Security Council unanimously agreed to take significant measures against any further launches or nuclear tests. We 36 91974 agree a collective response." The Foreign Office said Britain would work with its allies to ensure a "robust response" if North Korea persisted in violating UN resolutions. It said Pyongyang would be told that such actions would "only serve to isolate the 36 92021 a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, is one of only around two dozen countries with an embassy in North Korea . London (AFP) - The explosion of a red double decker bus in central London on Sunday alarmed witnesses unaware that it 36 92630 scheduled to meet with Trudeau in Ottawa and praise Canada's Syrian refugee intake and new, tougher climate stance. Seoul (AFP) - North Korea on Sunday launched a long-range rocket seen by much of the outside world as a covert test of ballistic 36 92885 missile and nuclear tests. Bans the supply of items related to the programmes and of other weapons April 5, 2009: North Korea launches long-range rocket which flies over Japan and lands in the Pacific, in what it says is an attempt 36 93020 images show the North has completed a launch tower at its new west coast satellite launch complex May 15, 2011: North Korea and Iran are suspected of sharing ballistic missile technology, according to a UN sanctions report March 16, 2012: North Korea 36 93040 North Korea and Iran are suspected of sharing ballistic missile technology, according to a UN sanctions report March 16, 2012: North Korea announces it will launch a long-range rocket between April 12-16 to put a satellite into orbit April 13 36 93085 launched from the Sohae satellite base but disintegrates soon after blast-off and falls into the ocean December 1, 2012: North Korea announces it will launch another rocket in December December 12, 2012: North Korea launches the multi-stage rocket and successfully 36 93098 falls into the ocean December 1, 2012: North Korea announces it will launch another rocket in December December 12, 2012: North Korea launches the multi-stage rocket and successfully places an Earth observational satellite in orbit. Outside experts say the satellite has 36 93132 in orbit. Outside experts say the satellite has never functioned, fuelling suspicion of the mission's scientific veneer February 12, 2013: North Korea conducts its third underground nuclear test January 6, 2016: North Korea conducts its fourth underground nuclear test, which it says 36 93143 suspicion of the mission's scientific veneer February 12, 2013: North Korea conducts its third underground nuclear test January 6, 2016: North Korea conducts its fourth underground nuclear test, which it says was of a hydrogen bomb -- a claim doubted by most experts 36 93168 underground nuclear test, which it says was of a hydrogen bomb -- a claim doubted by most experts February 7, 2016: North Korea says it has placed another Earth observation satellite in orbit with its second successful space rocket launch It's tempting to 36 94429 Center. It is unclear if either is sending out signals. Following is what is known about the launch so far. - North Korea launched what it said was its Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite earlier than expected. The launch took place at 8:59 a.m 36 94456 its Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite earlier than expected. The launch took place at 8:59 a.m. local time on Sunday in North Korea . Pyongyang moved up its launch window, which was initially slated to begin on Feb. 8. - The U.S. Joint Space Operations 36 94560 said John Schilling, an aerospace engineer and missile technology specialist contributing to the Washington-based 38 North project that monitors North Korea . - The satellite North Korea launched in December 2012 circles the earth every 95 minutes, but no signal has ever been 36 94564 aerospace engineer and missile technology specialist contributing to the Washington-based 38 North project that monitors North Korea. - The satellite North Korea launched in December 2012 circles the earth every 95 minutes, but no signal has ever been detected from the 100 36 94646 orbit and communicate with the ground. It is apparently intended to stay in orbit for about four years, Schilling said. - North Korea launched the satellite on an 80-ton rocket called the Unha-3, or one that was very similar. The United 36 98783 Cologne on New Year's Eve shocked the country. Many of the attacks were blamed on North African migrants. Seoul (AFP) - North Korea hailed an "epochal event" but its latest long-range rocket launch Sunday sparked international anger and plans for talks on 36 99178 Asia on the whole...(and) inflict serious damage to the security of the countries of the region, first and foremost North Korea itself," the foreign ministry said in a statement. France condemned the launch as "senseless provocation" and called for a "rapid 36 103122 another outright and grave violation of its international obligations, as set out in several UN Security Council Resolutions," Mogherini said. North Korea earlier announced that it had placed a satellite into orbit under its right to the "peaceful and independent" use of 36 103155 its right to the "peaceful and independent" use of space. But the launch breached multiple UN resolutions aimed at preventing North Korea from acquiring a missile capable of carrying out a long-range strike, in addition to its suspected quest to build 36 103334 Britain, France and Russia expressed anger and concern, while North Korea's main diplomatic protector China voiced "regret". The government of North Korea commenced with yet another missile test on Saturday, firing a missile into the ocean. North Korea described it as a 36 103350 regret". The government of North Korea commenced with yet another missile test on Saturday, firing a missile into the ocean. North Korea described it as a peaceful satellite launch, but U.S., Japanese and South Korean officials told CNN it was actually a 36 103383 South Korean officials told CNN it was actually a thinly-veiled excuse to test an intercontinental ballistic missile prototype. BREAKING: North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test. BREAKING Pentagon confirms North Korea has 36 103402 BREAKING: North Korea has fired a long-range rocket critics see as cover for banned missile test. BREAKING Pentagon confirms North Korea has launched a missile. They are tracking. Defense official says does not pose threat to US or allies In a 36 103525 to 5,600 miles though prior launches have sometimes met with failure. As ArsTechnica reports, the weight of the satellite system North Korea reports is aboard the craft is similar to that of a nuclear warhead. North Korea has an unknown number of 36 103540 weight of the satellite system North Korea reports is aboard the craft is similar to that of a nuclear warhead. North Korea has an unknown number of nuclear bombs. In January, North Korea announced it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, though 36 103551 craft is similar to that of a nuclear warhead. North Korea has an unknown number of nuclear bombs. In January, North Korea announced it had successfully tested a hydrogen bomb, though experts were skeptical the country had actually engineered a device of 36 103578 a hydrogen bomb, though experts were skeptical the country had actually engineered a device of such destructive power. Seoul (AFP) - North Korea said Sunday it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step 36 103949 talks on the deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in South Korea to counter the growing threat from North Korea . "It is time to move forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in 36 103976 forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. As well as North Korea , China and Russia are both strongly opposed to any such deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system 36 104172 heavy price for pushing ahead with the launch, but analysts said the North's timing was intended to minimise the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 104241 avoiding a collapse of the regime in Pyongyang and the possibility of a US-allied unified Korea on its border. North Korea last launched a long-range rocket in December 2012, placing a similar Earth observation satellite in orbit. Western intelligence experts 36 104373 spinning out of control. Xinhua commentaries are not official statements from the government, but can shed light on official thinking. North Korea , which claims its rocket program is aimed at launching satellites, fired the rocket from its missile base on the west 36 106989 Bush, in an echo of his brothers eponymous doctrine, endorsed a preemptive strike. Kasich also suggested prodding Japan toward striking North Korea , which would be a violation of the countrys U.S.-backed post-World War II constitution. Later in the debate, the 36 110538 own private development projects. Link 09:04 PM Clare Foran "I was hoping to get a chance to talk about North Korea ," Carson says, "I've got some stuff to say about it let me tell ya." Seems somewhat improbable for a candidate 36 111302 jump in and share his views on this foreign-policy exchange! Link 08:46 PM Conor Friedersdorf China feels about North Korea the way Margaret Thatcher felt about East Germany: they had no love for the regime, but feared what would happen 36 111345 it fell more than the ongoing nightmare. Link 08:46 PM Sacha Zimmerman Trump: China has "practically absolute control of North Korea ." Link 08:44 PM Molly Ball You can count on Trump to bring the brute force to an attempt at 36 114396 her money deep into election season. MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday discussed a rocket launch by North Korea in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Russia's foreign ministry said. The ministry added 36 118110 Security Council resolutions." U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power told reporters: "We will ensure that the Security Council imposes serious consequences. DPRK's ( North Korea ) latest transgressions require our response to be even firmer." The United States and China began discussing a U.N. sanctions resolution 36 118164 Jonathan Oatis) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will work with the United Nations Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for its launching of a rocket, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday. Calling the launch 36 119050 violations." With backing from China, Pyongyang's ally, the council again called for "significant measures" during an emergency meeting held after North Korea said it had put a satellite into orbit with a rocket launch. The launch, which violated multiple UN resolutions, was 36 119332 reach agreement on sanctions, Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin warned: "We should not be looking at an economic collapse of DPRK ( North Korea )." While infuriated by North Korea's refusal to curb its nuclear ambitions, China's overriding concern is avoiding a collapse of the 36 119465 a traditional Korean hanbok dress, hailed the "epochal" launch, personally ordered by leader Kim Jong-Un, as a major success. North Korea insists the launch is part of its space exploration program but the United States and its allies view it as 36 119550 forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. As well as North Korea , China and Russia are both strongly opposed to any such deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system 36 119632 heavy price for pushing ahead with the launch, but analysts said the North's timing was intended to minimize the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 120255 our allies and respond to North Korean provocations." She also urged the international community to "stand together and demonstrate to North Korea that its reckless actions must have serious consequences." US Strategic Command said the missile launch took place at 0029 GMT 36 120310 at no time was the missile a threat to North America," it added, referring to North American Aerospace Defense Command. North Korea is already subject to numerous UN sanctions over previous nuclear and rocket tests, but South Korean President Park Geun-Hye 36 144942 that will provide all readers with our award-winning journalism. UPDATE 10:44 p.m. ET: SEOUL, South Korea (TheBlaze/AP) North Korea state media says it has put a satellite into orbit on a successful rocket launch and vows to launch more 36 145024 to Pyongyangs use of ballistic missile technology. Kerry says this is the second time in just over a month that North Korea has chosen to conduct a major provocation, threatening not only the security of the Korean Peninsula, but that of the 36 145094 U.S. will continue to work with its partners and members of the U.N. Security Council on significant measures to hold North Korea to account. UPDATE 8:46 p.m. ET: SEOUL, South Korea (AP) South Koreas Yonhap news agency is reporting that North 36 145143 agency provided no other details in a short dispatch. The Souths Defense Ministry says it cannot immediately confirm the report. North Korea successfully put a satellite into orbit in its last launch in December 2012. But before that Pyongyang suffered a series 36 145174 launch in December 2012. But before that Pyongyang suffered a series of failures. Original story below SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 145291 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the Norths ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea says its nuclear and missile programs are necessary to defend itself against what it calls decades of U.S. hostility. Leader 36 145347 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 145378 U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to 36 145402 and ballistic missile activity. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 145459 the worlds most heavily armed and the rivals navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It is thought to have a small arsenal of atomic bombs 36 145539 faraway targets. Still, the Norths nuclear tests and steadily improving long-range rocket launches push its nuclear aims further along. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation.B Douglas V 36 194991 orbit Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite, KCNA reported, saying the spacecraft was launched from the Sohae pad in the countrys western region. North Korea "will continue in future taking satellites to the Earth orbit," the agency said. The local media reported the launch was 36 199378 talks on the deployment on the Korean peninsula of a US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea . The announcement followed a North Korean rocket launch that the US and its allies condemned as a covert ballistic missile 36 199532 in a delicately balanced region. "The Korea-US alliance had no choice but to take such a defence action because North Korea staged a strategic provocation and is refusing to have a genuine dialogue on de-nuclearisation," Yoo said in a joint 36 199622 Cold War tactic to "contain" China and Russia. But Yoo stressed the THAAD system if deployed, would "operate only regarding North Korea " SEU holds 5th Convocation Campus Report : The 5th Convocation of Southeast University (SEU) was held on Saturday at the International 36 299540 drew international condemnation and prompted China and the United States to open negotiations on new, tougher UN sanctions. READ MORE: North Korea launches long-range rocket despite warnings A draft resolution prepared by Japan, South Korea and the United States has been 36 299654 working toward denuclearisation, of maintaining peace and stability, and of encouraging a negotiating solution. Q&A: Does rocket launch bring North Korea closer to nuclear weapon? China can use its veto power to block any resolution that would significantly scale up sanctions 36 299816 the importance of a united international response to North Koreas provocations. The council has imposed four sets of sanctions on North Korea since it first tested an atomic device in 2006. There are 20 North Korean entities and 12 individuals on the 36 299876 analyst at IHS Janes, told Al Jazeera: This second launch is likely to only incrementally change the UN sanctions [on North Korea ]. Its important to keep up sanctions and communications with North Korea. The problem is there is not much left to 36 299887 likely to only incrementally change the UN sanctions [on North Korea]. Its important to keep up sanctions and communications with North Korea . The problem is there is not much left to sanction. She added that China and the North were allies during 36 299921 that China and the North were allies during the Korea War between 1950 and 1953. Chinas greatest fear is that North Korea would collapse and there would be a flood of refugees into China. Israeli PM announces bill to remove lawmakers from 36 301130 numbers to make sure no lasting damage was done at the debate here, Fisher added. The debate began shortly after North Korea defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the UN and others call a cover for ballistic missile 36 301212 handle the situation without a full briefing, whilst Trump said he would rely on China to quickly and surgically handle North Korea . More winter fun and less travel disruption is the result of the latest winter storm. When snowfall hit Turkey at 36 328687 to them anonymously on 0800 555 111. Ireland has expressed outrage at the launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea . Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has added his voice to the growing number of expressions of condemnation. In a hard 36 330653 during the Second World War, with the aim of training young men in aviation skills before they joined the RAF. North Korea could face further sanctions after launching a long-range rocket, Philip Hammond said, as the Foreign Office summoned Pyongyang's ambassador 36 330795 with other partners, particularly the US, Japan, South Korea, in the United Nations, to take additional steps, additional measures against North Korea , stepping up the pressure on that country." He added: "We are all focused on looking at additional economic sanctions which 36 330821 on that country." He added: "We are all focused on looking at additional economic sanctions which could be applied against North Korea ." Mr Hammond said the latest test did not mark a change in approach from North Korea, but was a continuation 36 330837 could be applied against North Korea." Mr Hammond said the latest test did not mark a change in approach from North Korea , but was a continuation of "destabilising" behaviour. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear 36 330846 the latest test did not mark a change in approach from North Korea, but was a continuation of "destabilising" behaviour. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 330886 a hostile policy meant to collapse its government. Mr Hammond said Beijing's response would be crucial to putting pressure on North Korea to change course. China, normally North Korea's main ally, responded to the launch with a rare show of criticism of 36 330951 Chinese that it's in the interests of all the international community now to apply some more direct economic pressure on North Korea at this point." Pyongyang defied international warnings in going ahead with the launch just over a month after the secretive 36 338628 screen announcing the launch of a satellite at the Pyongyang Railway Station (AP) The UN deplored a rocket launch by North Korea warning it was in violation of Security Council resolutions against Pyongyang's use of ballistic missile technology. A spokesman for UN 36 338756 debris reported. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the country's president called the firing an "intolerable provocation". North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space programme, trumpeted the beauty of the launch's "fascinating vapour" as the 36 338907 seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed missile that could hit the US mainland. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 348434 that was closer to her own thinking on tax reform. "I have been saying this for months," she said. Beijing: North Korea has declared the successful firing of a long-range rocket and flouted international condemnation of the launch by promising "many 36 348462 a long-range rocket and flouted international condemnation of the launch by promising "many more". In defiance of international warnings, North Korea fired the rocket on Sunday morning in what it said was a mission under the direct orders of lead Kim 36 355595 following seas, and many a fathom below your keel. . . Thank You. . . Jai Hind! . . Defying warnings of tougher sanctions from Washington, North Korea launched a rocket on Sunday that Western experts believe is part of a programme to develop intercontinental ballistic missile technologies 36 355741 Susan E Rice, the national security adviser, said it was "a flagrant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions." North Korea earlier notified the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations agency overseeing navigation safety, that it planned to launch a rocket 36 355779 to launch a rocket between Sunday and February 14 to put a satellite into orbit. After the launch on Sunday, North Korea said that it had succeeded in doing so, and South Korea acknowledged that it appeared to be the case. The 36 355842 cover for developing an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of delivering a nuclear bomb. Under a series of Security Council resolutions, North Korea is prohibited from developing nuclear weapons or ballistic-missile technologies. Sung-Yoon Lee, a professor at the Fletcher School of 36 355929 il, who died in 2011. Pyongyang has timed some of its earlier nuclear and rocket tests to major national anniversaries. North Korea insists its space programme is peaceful, intended to put scientific satellites into orbit. It has attempted several launches since 1998 36 356023 2012, showed that the country was determined to acquire them despite sanctions imposed by the Security Council. With the launch, North Korea was also defying China, which had issued strong appeals not to proceed. In flouting China, the North's only treaty ally 36 356219 The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Hua Chunying, said, "China expresses regret over the launch with ballistic missile technology carried out by North Korea despite wide opposition from the international community." Dialogue was the best solution, the statement said, echoing a long-held position 36 356246 international community." Dialogue was the best solution, the statement said, echoing a long-held position by Beijing that talks with North Korea that include the United States and China should be resumed. South Korea said the launch on Sunday showed that efforts 36 356284 Sunday showed that efforts to end the North's nuclear and missile programmes through dialogue no longer worked. "They just gave North Korea time to advance its nuclear capabilities," Cho Tae-yong, first deputy director of national security of the South Korean presidential 36 356318 of national security of the South Korean presidential office, said in a statement. Cho said "the only way to make North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons development" was through "effective and strong sanctions." "We will continue to apply pressure so North Korea 36 356338 North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons development" was through "effective and strong sanctions." "We will continue to apply pressure so North Korea has no option but to change," he said. The North's latest move is sure to add impetus to the United 36 356460 Korea and Japan, deployed Aegis destroyers and PAC-3 missile interceptors in case debris from the rocket hurtled toward them. North Korea is widely believed to have at least several nuclear weapons. Although North Korea can learn much about the technology to 36 356473 debris from the rocket hurtled toward them. North Korea is widely believed to have at least several nuclear weapons. Although North Korea can learn much about the technology to build ballistic missiles from satellite launches, putting a satellite into orbit does not 36 356508 putting a satellite into orbit does not guarantee an ability to deliver a nuclear warhead on an intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korea has never tested a ballistic-missile version of its Unha-series rockets. After four nuclear tests by the North, Western 36 356658 Scientists, wrote in his blog on Friday. 2016 The New York Times News Service Security Council holds emergency session on North Korea The United Nations Security Council began an emergency meeting on North Korea's rocket launch on Sunday and diplomats said they 36 365221 it was "absolutely terrible" to think of infants spending time behind bars. China has expressed regrets on the launch by North Korea of an earth observation satellite on Sunday morning, calling for calm on the Korean Peninsula. China regretted that North Korea 36 365241 North Korea of an earth observation satellite on Sunday morning, calling for calm on the Korean Peninsula. China regretted that North Korea insisted on the launch using the ballistic missile technology despite universal opposition of the international community, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson 36 365268 the ballistic missile technology despite universal opposition of the international community, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said. "The DPRK ( North Korea ) should be entitled to peaceful use of outer space, but this right is currently restricted by United Nations Security Council 36 365405 a closed-door emergency session to discuss the launch. The launch, the first since December 2012, came one month after North Korea tested what it claimed to be its first hydrogen bomb. Countries including the US and South Korea have sought fresh 36 375062 its fourth nuclear test. President Park Geun-hye presided over an emergency meeting of the national security council right after North Korea launched a rocket at 9.30 a.m. (local time) from its main Tongchang-ri launch station on the west coast. The 36 375143 6. It was the fourth of nuclear detonations following tests in 2006, 2009 and 2013. UN Security Council resolutions ban North Korea from testing a rocket by use of ballistic missile technology and from staging a nuclear test. The South Korean government 36 375171 of ballistic missile technology and from staging a nuclear test. The South Korean government and the international community had encouraged North Korea to return to a dialogue table, such as six-party talks to denuclearise the Korean peninsula, but Pyongyang had made 36 375212 made no response to such proposal, according to the statement. The six-way nuclear disarmament talks, which involve South Korea, North Korea , China, the US, Russia and Japan, have been stalled since late 2008. The statement said Pyongyang bought time to advance 36 375249 Pyongyang bought time to advance its nuclear capability while Seoul made dialogue overtures, calling for tougher new UN sanctions against North Korea . The only way of making Pyongyang give up its nuclear ambition is to draft strong and effective sanctions against it 36 375307 said it will make all-out efforts to draw up strong UN Security Council resolutions and continue necessary pressures on North Korea to force change in the country. The South Korean government will push ahead with effective actions with the US to 36 375378 plans to further restrict the entry of its nationals into a jointly-run factory park in a border town of North Korea . The number of South Koreans to be allowed to enter the Kaesong industrial complex will be reduced to 500 from 36 375443 satellite into orbit aboard a long-range rocket, which Seoul considers a long-range ballistic missile, Xinhua news agency reported. North Korea is banned under UN Security Council resolutions from a test of ballistic missile technology. It was an additional reduction made 36 375591 and ballistic missile to peace and stability in South Korea and the entire Asia-Pacific region. To respond to mounting North Korea threats, South Korea and the US decided to start official negotiations on the THAAD deployment in Korea to enhance a 36 375666 at jointly seeking the THAAD deployment and its possible operational capability at an earliest possible date. The announcement came after North Korea on Sunday said it had successfully launched a Kwangmyongsong-4 Earth observation satellite into orbit less than 10 minutes after 36 375738 fourth of nuclear detonations following tests in 2006, 2009 and 2013. South Korean's military has seen a rocket launched by North Korea successfully entering into space, regarding it as a intercontinental ballistic missile similar to the Unha-3 rocket test-fired in 36 376013 it as ballistic missile development. Rockets and ballistic missiles have lots of overlapping technologies. The launch came a day after North Korea announced its revised plan to move up the launch window to February 7-14 from the previous February 8-25 36 376058 Pyongyang said it had tested what it claimed was its first hydrogen bomb in violation of UN Security Council resolutions. North Korea is banned under UN Security Council resolutions from testing a rocket by use of ballistic missile technology and staging a 36 376215 the UN Security Council about new sanctions against Pyongyang's fourth nuclear test. Han stressed the need for additional pressures on North Korea to make it recognise a fact that the country cannot survive unless it gives up nuclear weapons. He called for 36 376506 missile. UN Security Council resolutions ban Pyongyang from testing a rocket by use of ballistic missile technology. On January 6, North Korea tested what it claimed was its first H-bomb. Yoo Jeh-Seung, South Korea's deputy defence minister for policy, said 36 376568 serious threat to peace and stability in South Korea and the entire Asia-Pacific region. To respond to the mounting North Korea threats, South Korea and the US decided to kick off negotiations on the THAAD deployment to enhance a joint missile 36 376713 off from North Korea's main Tonchang-ri launch station on the west coast. Two months before the third nuclear detonation, North Korea launched a three-stage Unha-3 rocket into space for the purpose of what it claimed was to deliver an 36 376788 region of South Korea, it can intercept ballistic missiles launched from DPRK submarines, a South Korean defence ministry official said. North Korea reportedly test-fired its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) three times in 2015. The SLBM is seen by some as 36 376971 the site and infrastructure, while Washington would cover costs for the deployment and maintenance. The THAAD will be operated against North Korea alone, according to Seoul's defence ministry. The ministry believes that it can shoot down an estimated 2,000 North Korean ballistic 36 404576 It could use the money to make payments for imports of steel and other commodities from India. While a defiant North Korea today claimed that its space programme is for peaceful purposes, many analysts worry that it is designed to mask testing 36 404810 nuclear weapon, in an announcement that was met with skepticism from US officials. While the White House was adamant that North Korea did not yet have the capability, other experts were not so sure. US Army General Curtis Scaparrotti, the commander of 36 404895 to be able to withstand the flight on a ballistic missile, experts say. The Taepodong rocket, currently under development in North Korea and closely related to the Unha device used to launch Pyongyang's satellites, is believed to have a range of up 36 404938 9,000 kilometers, putting most of Western Europe, Asia and the western US under threat. While an ICBM is vital if North Korea wants to threaten the US mainland, American military bases in Asia are likely well within range of existing technology, to 36 404989 of two key US allies. Analysts agree that Pyongyang already possesses a nuclear arsenal of around a dozen nuclear weapons. North Korea has also carried out submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) testing, which would make it far more difficult to detect launch 36 411650 speaks to them. "We believe we have a responsibility to girls and parents to reflect a broader view of beauty. North Korea launched a long-range rocket today, violating UN resolutions and doubling down against an international community already struggling to punish 36 412012 to the North's January 6 nuclear test, the rocket launch -- while provocative -- is unlikely to substantially up the punitive ante. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 412141 This launch is in direct violation of five United Nations Security Council Resolutions," he said. Those resolutions "repeatedly call for North Korea to suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme, to re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium 36 412220 not to threaten with or conduct any launches using ballistic missile technology and to refrain from any further provocative actions." North Korea earlier announced that it had placed a satellite into orbit under its right to the "peaceful and independent" use of 36 412253 its right to the "peaceful and independent" use of space. But the launch breached multiple UN resolutions aimed at preventing North Korea from acquiring a missile capable of carrying out a long-range strike, in addition to its suspected quest to build 36 412354 another outright and grave violation" of North Korea's obligations and urged Pyongyang to engage in dialogue with the international community. North Korea today said it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as a ballistic missile 36 412789 to the North's January 6 nuclear test, the rocket launch -- while provocative -- is unlikely to substantially up the punitive ante. North Korea said today it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step 36 413048 talks on the deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in South Korea to counter the growing threat from North Korea . "It is time to move forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in 36 413075 forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. As well as North Korea , China and Russia are both strongly opposed to any such deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system 36 413268 heavy price for pushing ahead with the launch, but analysts said the North's timing was intended to minimise the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 413354 avoiding a collapse of the regime in Pyongyang and the possibility of a US-allied unified Korea on its border. North Korea last launched a long-range rocket in December 2012, placing a similar Earth observation satellite in orbit. Western intelligence experts 36 413465 come down as well as go up," said aerospace engineer John Schilling, who has closely followed the North's missile programme. " North Korea has never demonstrated the ability to build a re-entry vehicle that can survive at even half the speed an 36 414056 Asia on the whole...(and) inflict serious damage to the security of the countries of the region, first and foremost North Korea itself," the foreign ministry said in a statement. Russia, which is one of the few backers of the isolated Stalinist 36 414142 Korean leadership think whether the policy of placing yourself in opposition to the international community is in the country's interests." North Korea said today it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as a disguised ballistic 36 414251 talks on possible deployment of a US missile defence system. A month after it claimed a successful hydrogen bomb test, North Korea announced it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, "legitimately exercising the right to use space for independent and peaceful 36 414559 between the two have been strained in recent years due to Pyongyang's nuclear programme. Russia, considered of being soft on North Korea , also condemned the move, saying it was a serious blow to regional security including that of Pyongyang. France condemned North 36 414638 talks on the deployment on the Korean peninsula of a US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea . The 35-day 'Nyay Yatra', organised by the New Delhi-based Forum for Fast Justice to create awareness among common 36 421049 he would get on with China, and solve that problem. "China says they don't have that good of control over North Korea . They have tremendous control," he said. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who had an impressive performance in the Iowa Caucus and 36 421091 is being billed as the Republican establishment candidate, agreed with Trump that China does have a lot of influence over North Korea . "And he (US President Barack Obama) should be leveraging our relationship with the Chinese to ensure that North Korea no 36 421110 over North Korea. "And he (US President Barack Obama) should be leveraging our relationship with the Chinese to ensure that North Korea no longer has access to the resources that have allowed them to develop long range missiles already capable of reaching 36 421146 range missiles already capable of reaching the west coast of the United States potentially," he said. Rubio also demanded that North Korea be declared a terrorist state. "The launch from a nuclear North Korea is the direct result of the failures of 36 421158 States potentially," he said. Rubio also demanded that North Korea be declared a terrorist state. "The launch from a nuclear North Korea is the direct result of the failures of the first Clinton administration. The Clinton administration led the world in relaxing 36 421182 direct result of the failures of the first Clinton administration. The Clinton administration led the world in relaxing sanctions against North Korea . Billions of dollars flowed into North Korea in exchange for promises not to build nuclear weapons. They took those billions 36 421189 first Clinton administration. The Clinton administration led the world in relaxing sanctions against North Korea. Billions of dollars flowed into North Korea in exchange for promises not to build nuclear weapons. They took those billions and built nuclear weapons," Senator Ted Cruz 36 422277 talks on the deployment on the Korean peninsula of a US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea . The announcement followed a North Korean rocket launch that the US and its allies condemned as a covert ballistic missile 36 422431 in a delicately balanced region. "The Korea-US alliance had no choice but to take such a defence action because North Korea staged a strategic provocation and is refusing to have a genuine dialogue on de-nuclearisation," Yoo said in a joint 36 422521 Cold War tactic to "contain" China and Russia. But Yoo stressed the THAAD system -- if deployed -- would "operate only regarding North Korea ". South Korean President Park Geun-Hye today urged a tough UN response to North Korea's long-range rocket launch that 36 427298 Security Council Resolutions. North Korea's actions continue to present a threat to regional and international security. "In conducting this provocation, North Korea has clearly demonstrated that it is intent on prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving 36 427328 prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving the well-being of its own people. "As North Korea is aware, the UN Security Council unanimously agreed to take significant measures against any further launches or nuclear tests. We 36 428162 of violation of sanctions," Venezuela's Ambassador Rafael Ramirez, who holds the council presidency, said ahead of the closed-door talks. North Korea said today it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step 36 428336 already weak economy. "China calls for more dialogue. What we need is no longer dialogue but using the pressure" on North Korea , said Japanese Ambassador Motohide Yoshikawa. China has the power to block with its veto power any resolution that would contain 36 428432 This is why weakness is simply not an option," he said. The council has imposed four sets of sanctions on North Korea since it first tested an atomic device in 2006. There are 20 North Korean entities and 12 individuals on the 36 428657 members restated their intent to develop "significant measures in a new resolution in response to the nuclear test conducted by North Korea on January 6, and in grave violation of its obligations." The members of the Security Council also recalled that they 36 428738 expeditiously a new Security Council resolution with such measures in response to these dangerous and serious violations, the statement said. North Korea said today it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as a defiant step 36 428900 of UN Security Council resolutions. Tokyo and Washington called the consultations over the launch of a "so-called 'satellite' by North Korea in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions," in a letter to the Venezuela mission currently holding the council presidency. The 36 430143 of scarce resources to such destabilising activities," Rice said. "We call upon the community to stand together and demonstrate to North Korea that its reckless actions must have serious consequences," she said. According to the US Strategic Command systems which detected and 36 430188 Korean missile launch into space said the missile was tracked on a southerly launch over the Yellow Sea. The improvised North Korea is already under numerous economic sanctions for its controversial nuclear and ballistic missile programme, and the latest move can invite 36 446706 who became the top target in a rollicking ABC News debate that veered - sometimes chaotically - from Islamic State terrorists and North Korea to health care and immigration. In an urgent bid to slow Rubio down ahead of Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, New 36 500324 its Western allies, Japan and South Korea, has called for tough sanctions reflecting Kim's defiance of the Security Council, after North Korea hailed the launching of its long-range rocket over Japan as an 'epochal event'. North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un 36 500882 international community. 'We think this is wrong for their national interests ... for the Korean peninsula ... for the region,' Churkin said. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, said it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite 36 500984 many people.' Earlier, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the launch 'absolutely unacceptable' as he vowed to take action against North Korea . 'We absolutely cannot allow this. We will take action to totally protect the safety and well-being of our people 36 501083 seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear-armed missile that could hit the U.S. mainland. North Korea under Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile policy 36 501126 to collapse Kim's government. A camera filmed from the side of the rocket the successful moment of blast off in North Korea In a development that will worry both Pyongyang and Beijing, a senior South Korean Defense Ministry official, Yoo Jeh Seung 36 501172 and Washington have agreed to begin talks on a possible deployment of the THADD missile-defense system in South Korea. North Korea has long decried the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, and Beijing would see a South Korean deployment of 36 501288 Day of the Shining Star refers to the February16 birthday of Kim Jong Un's father, former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. All smiles on the streets of Pyongyang as North Korea celebrated 36 501307 Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. All smiles on the streets of Pyongyang as North Korea celebrated the rocket launch as the United Nations labelled the launch 'deeply deplorable' The global condemnation began almost immediately. South 36 501463 the State Department said. And condemned the launch as 'a flagrant violation of UN Security Council Resolutions' as he accused North Korea of a 'major provocation'. The Foreign Ministry in China expressed 'regret that, disregarding the opposition from the international community, the 36 501616 range rocket launches since taking over after the death of his father in late 2011. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 501659 other technology. North Korea's actions continue to present a threat to regional and international security Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond 'If North Korea has only nuclear weapons, that's not that intimidating. If they have only rockets, that's not that intimidating, either. But if 36 501827 screen North Korean state television said the satellite successfully made it into space and that Pyongyang was planning further launches. North Korea said the launch of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-4, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, was a 'complete success' and 36 501980 Kim Jong-Un pictured surveying the view and watching the rocket launch of earth observation satellite Kwangmyong 4 Last month, North Korea tested a nuclear device for the fourth time, although the United States and other governments have expressed doubt over the 36 502054 Security Council Resolutions. North Korea's actions continue to present a threat to regional and international security. 'In conducting this provocation, North Korea has clearly demonstrated that it is intent on prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving 36 502084 prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving the well-being of its own people. 'As North Korea is aware, the UN Security Council unanimously agreed to take significant measures against any further launches or nuclear tests. We 36 502130 our partners in New York to agree a collective response.' A Foreign Office spokesperson said: 'We will also emphasise to North Korea through diplomatic channels that such actions will only serve to isolate the country further.' A spokesman for UN Secretary-General 36 502229 condemned North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket, thought to have been a test of its ballistic missile technology North Korea is believed to have at least 12 nuclear warheads with the explosive power of up to 40 kilotonnes North Korean 36 502336 raise tension. China is North Korea's main ally, although it disapproves of its nuclear weapons programme. 'China expresses regret that North Korea , in spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a 36 502409 the UN Security Council. The course chosen by Pyongyang cannot but cause a decisive protest Russia have spoken out against North Korea after the rocket launch 'France condemns with the utmost firmness the new flagrant violation by North Korea of the resolutions 36 502426 spoken out against North Korea after the rocket launch 'France condemns with the utmost firmness the new flagrant violation by North Korea of the resolutions of the Security Council,' the presidential Elysee Palace said in a statement. 'The launch... is a senseless 36 502539 Asia on the whole...(and) inflict serious damage to the security of the countries of the region, first and foremost North Korea itself,' the foreign ministry said in a statement. Russia, which is one of the few backers of the isolated Stalinist 36 502717 whose radar could penetrate its territory. 'If THAAD is deployed to the Korean peninsula, it will be only operated against North Korea ,' South Korean defence ministry official Yoo Je-seung told a news conference with Thomas S. Vandal, commander of the Eighth 36 502767 of State John Kerry said the United States would work with the U.N. Security Council on 'significant measures' to hold North Korea to account for what he called a flagrant violation of U.N. resolutions on North Korea's use of ballistic missile technology 36 502855 Minister Shinzo Abe (left) called the launch 'absolutely unacceptable' as he vowed to take action against Kim Jong-un's (right) North Korea The launch took place at about 9.30am local time on Sunday (7.30pm EST on Saturday) from a site in the 36 502936 now likely, with many considering the launch a secretive attempt to test its missile technology. It comes just weeks after North Korea claimed it had tested a hydrogen bomb - claims which were called into question by military experts. Japan's national broadcaster NHK 36 503028 Japan's southern Okinawa islands. It appeared to have successfully separated its first stage booster, South Korean Press reported. Last month, North Korea tested a nuclear device for the fourth time, although the United States and other governments have expressed doubt over the 36 503103 the unification observation post near the border village of Panmunjom, which has separated the two Koreas since the Korean War North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturizing a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 503164 a type that could reach the U.S. West Coast, but there is no evidence the missiles have been tested Isolated North Korea says it has a sovereign right to pursue a space program, but it is barred under UN Security Council resolutions 36 503191 right to pursue a space program, but it is barred under UN Security Council resolutions from using ballistic missile technology. North Korea previously tested nuclear explosive devices in 2006, 2009 and 2013, and claimed it successfully delivered a satellite into orbit in 36 503243 rocket. The launch will amplify calls by the U.S. and South Korea for more stringent trade and financial sanctions against North Korea . However, critics argue that economic sanctions have little impact on Pyongyang because it does very little trade with the outside 36 503273 impact on Pyongyang because it does very little trade with the outside world. Millions of people live in poverty in North Korea and it has been argued that further sanctions only make this situation worse, China, North Korea's only major ally, is 36 539588 Christie, before Donald Trump and Jeb Bush squared up once again. The candidates also tackled the issue of a nuclear North Korea after announcements earlier in the evening that the Communist state had conducted long-range missile tests over Japan. Rubio was 36 563408 holes. "I didn't have my best stuff out there," Fowler said. N. Korea triggers fresh outrage with space rocket launch North Korea said Sunday it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step 36 563811 talks on the deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in South Korea to counter the growing threat from North Korea . "It is time to move forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in 36 563838 forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. As well as North Korea , China and Russia are both strongly opposed to any such deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system 36 564034 heavy price for pushing ahead with the launch, but analysts said the North's timing was intended to minimise the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 564103 avoiding a collapse of the regime in Pyongyang and the possibility of a US-allied unified Korea on its border. North Korea last launched a long-range rocket in December 2012, placing a similar Earth observation satellite in orbit. Western intelligence experts 36 565439 bagged the leading man prize for DiCaprio at the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards a week ago. Global outrage over North Korea rocket launch North Korea hailed an "epochal event" but its latest long-range rocket launch Sunday sparked international anger and 36 565443 prize for DiCaprio at the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards a week ago. Global outrage over North Korea rocket launch North Korea hailed an "epochal event" but its latest long-range rocket launch Sunday sparked international anger and plans for talks on 36 565864 Asia on the whole...(and) inflict serious damage to the security of the countries of the region, first and foremost North Korea itself," the foreign ministry said in a statement. France condemned the launch as "senseless provocation" and called for a "rapid 36 568637 violations." With backing from China, Pyongyang's ally, the council again called for "significant measures" during an emergency meeting held after North Korea said it had put a satellite into orbit with a rocket launch. The launch, which violated multiple UN resolutions, was 36 568693 its fourth nuclear test. North Korea's rocket launch of the earth observation satellite Kwangmyong 4 at an undisclosed location in North Korea "What is at stake after this inadmissible provocation is the future of the international non-proliferation regime," said France's UN 36 568935 reach agreement on sanctions, Russian Ambassador Vitaly Churkin warned: "We should not be looking at an economic collapse of DPRK ( North Korea )." While infuriated by North Korea's refusal to curb its nuclear ambitions, China's overriding concern is avoiding a collapse of the 36 569068 a traditional Korean hanbok dress, hailed the "epochal" launch, personally ordered by leader Kim Jong-Un, as a major success. North Korea insists the launch is part of its space exploration program but the United States and its allies view it as 36 569153 forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. As well as North Korea , China and Russia are both strongly opposed to any such deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system 36 569235 heavy price for pushing ahead with the launch, but analysts said the North's timing was intended to minimize the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 571396 N.H. (AP Photo/David Goldman) What N. Korea rocket launch may mean for region and world SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday, the first day of its announced eight-day launch window and about a month 36 571491 electronic screen announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call 36 571493 announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 571652 Getting a rocket into orbit takes less than 10 minutes. A missile would take about 30 minutes to travel from North Korea to the continental U.S., experts say. ___ WHAT'S NEW ABOUT THIS LAUNCH? After several repeated failures, North Korea successfully put 36 571670 travel from North Korea to the continental U.S., experts say. ___ WHAT'S NEW ABOUT THIS LAUNCH? After several repeated failures, North Korea successfully put a satellite into orbit aboard its three-stage Unha-3 rocket in December 2012. The North's space agency 36 572002 be slapped with fresh U.N. sanctions for the launch. But critics are skeptical over whether any new sanctions can stop North Korea from continuing to pursue its nuclear and rocket programs because China, North's last major ally and biggest aid benefactor and 36 572186 image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 572263 Jong Un regarding the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call 36 572265 regarding the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 572336 Korea's statement saying it will launch more satellites at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 572405 electronic screen announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call 36 572407 announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 572474 TV screen showing Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speak on North Korea's rocket launch, in Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 574427 call for tighter restrictions. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Storms may brew, but in N. Korea pride over new satellite PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) Hours after the rest of the world already knew, North Korea's state media triumphantly announced in a special news 36 574588 electronic screen announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call 36 574590 announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 574819 both the launch and the news of the H-bomb test because they demonstrate the North's scientific and technological progress. North Korea claims to have successfully put four satellites into orbit. Foreign observers have confirmed only two this one and a similar 36 574945 space for independent and peaceful purposes." The inclusion of "defense" in that statement could be problematic in the weeks ahead. North Korea has resolutely denied claims by Washington, Seoul, Tokyo and the United Nations that its space launches are intended to test 36 575075 of former leader Kim Jong Il on Feb. 16, a major holiday called the Day of the Shining Star in North Korea , are likely why the North planned the launch at this time. As KCNA put it: "The fascinating vapor ... trailing in 36 575207 Korea's statement saying it will launch more satellites at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 575284 Jong Un regarding the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea . 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North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 575473 Photo/Andy Wong) Passers-by receive an extra newspaper reporting North Korea's rocket launch in Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 575535 passerby reads an extra newspaper reporting about the North Korea's rocket launching Sunday morning in Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 575600 electronic screen announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea . North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call 36 575602 announcing the launch of a satellite on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the Pyongyang Railway Station in Pyongyang, North Korea. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 575849 in the sky from Dandong, China, near the North Korean border, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the same time a North Korea rocket was allegedly launched. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United 36 575855 near the North Korean border, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the same time a North Korea rocket was allegedly launched. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 576317 international community. "We think this is wrong for their national interests ... for the Korean Peninsula ... for the region," Churkin said. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, said it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite 36 576451 to deliver nuclear weapons and violate four Security Council resolutions dating back to the North's first nuclear test in 2006. North Korea under Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile policy 36 576522 and Washington have agreed to begin talks on a possible deployment of the THAAD missile-defense system in South Korea. North Korea has long decried the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, and Beijing would see a South Korean deployment of 36 576639 of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of Kim Jong Un's father, former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. The global condemnation began almost immediately. South Korean President Park Geun 36 576851 range rocket launches since taking over after the death of his father in late 2011. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 576877 missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines and other technology. "If North Korea has only nuclear weapons, that's not that intimidating. If they have only rockets, that's not that intimidating, either. But if 36 577006 in the sky from Dandong, China, near the North Korean border, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the same time a North Korea rocket was allegedly launched. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United 36 577012 near the North Korean border, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the same time a North Korea rocket was allegedly launched. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577093 in the sky from Dandong, China, near the North Korean border, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the same time a North Korea rocket was allegedly launched. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United 36 577099 near the North Korean border, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, at the same time a North Korea rocket was allegedly launched. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577176 a file footage about North Korea's rocket launch at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577246 a file footage about North Korea's rocket launch at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577333 a file footage about North Korea's rocket launch at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577403 a file footage about North Korea's rocket launch at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577446 a banned test of technology for a missile that could strike the U.S. mainland. The letters on the screen read: " North Korea launched a long-range missile." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) A South Korean man watches a TV news program with 36 577488 a file footage about North Korea's rocket launch at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 577531 a banned test of technology for a missile that could strike the U.S. mainland. The letters on the screen read: " North Korea launched a long-range rocket." (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) A member of the Japan Self-Defense Forces stands near 36 577574 PAC-3 Patriot missile unit deployed for North Korea's rocket launch at Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 593436 pathway to legalizing immigration status, though not citizenship, within his first 100 days in office. The debate began shortly after North Korea defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for a 36 593511 rockets if it was necessary to keep America safe. Trump said he'd rely on China to "quickly and surgically" handle North Korea . ___ Associated Press writer Holly Ramer in Concord, New Hampshire, contributed to this report. Sheriff: Texas teen kills mom, 2 36 603874 he would get on with China, and solve that problem. "China says they don't have that good of control over North Korea . They have tremendous control," he said. Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who had an impressive performance in the Iowa Caucus and 36 603916 is being billed as the Republican establishment candidate, agreed with Trump that China does have a lot of influence over North Korea . "And he (US President Barack Obama) should be leveraging our relationship with the Chinese to ensure that North Korea no 36 603935 over North Korea. "And he (US President Barack Obama) should be leveraging our relationship with the Chinese to ensure that North Korea no longer has access to the resources that have allowed them to develop long range missiles already capable of reaching 36 603971 range missiles already capable of reaching the west coast of the United States potentially," he said. Rubio also demanded that North Korea be declared a terrorist state. "The launch from a nuclear North Korea is the direct result of the failures of 36 603983 States potentially," he said. Rubio also demanded that North Korea be declared a terrorist state. "The launch from a nuclear North Korea is the direct result of the failures of the first Clinton administration. The Clinton administration led the world in relaxing 36 604007 direct result of the failures of the first Clinton administration. The Clinton administration led the world in relaxing sanctions against North Korea . Billions of dollars flowed into North Korea in exchange for promises not to build nuclear weapons. They took those billions 36 604014 first Clinton administration. The Clinton administration led the world in relaxing sanctions against North Korea. Billions of dollars flowed into North Korea in exchange for promises not to build nuclear weapons. They took those billions and built nuclear weapons," Senator Ted Cruz 36 610334 that they were overstaying, the source said. We will ask Acharya college for a list of students who are overstaying. North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday, carrying what it called a satellite but its neighbours and the United States 36 610427 it had detected a missile entering space while South Koreas military said the rocket has put an object into orbit. North Korea said the launch of the satellite, Kwangmyongsong-4, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, was a complete success and 36 610469 it was making a polar orbit of earth every 94 minutes. In its previous long-range rocket launch in 2012, North Korea put what it called a communications satellite into orbit, but no signal has ever been detected from it. The rocket 36 610530 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at Chinas border with North Korea . Serious consequences The United Nations Security Council on Sunday condemned the rocket launch and vowed to take significant measures in 36 610615 of Security Council resolutions. US Ambassador Samantha Power told reporters, We will ensure that the Security Council imposes serious consequences. North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments 36 610647 rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments that see it as a long-range missile test. If ( North Korea ) can communicate with the Kwangmyongsong-4, North Korea will learn about operating a satellite in space, said David Wright, co 36 610655 from governments that see it as a long-range missile test. If (North Korea) can communicate with the Kwangmyongsong-4, North Korea will learn about operating a satellite in space, said David Wright, co-director and senior scientist at the Global Security 36 610714 more about the reliability of its rocket systems. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the launch and urged North Korea to halt its provocative actions. The UN Security Council, which met on Sunday at the request of the United States 36 610745 which met on Sunday at the request of the United States, Japan and South Korea, condemned the violations committed by North Korea We have consensus to condemn this kind of violation of sanctions, Venezuelas Ambassador Rafael Ramirez, who holds the council presidency 36 610775 violation of sanctions, Venezuelas Ambassador Rafael Ramirez, who holds the council presidency, said ahead of the closed-door talks. Isolated North Korea had initially given a February 8-25 time frame for the launch but on Saturday changed that to February 7 36 618793 being in it. But I wouldn't go in that regularly. I wouldn't want to be typed cast." TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday, claiming it carried a satellite into orbit. But the launch was denounced by 36 618872 trajectory and reportedly dropped its first stage into the Yellow Sea off the Korean Peninsula. Three hours after the launch, North Korea said through an official broadcast that it succeeded in placing the Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite into orbit. The satellite is named 36 618959 an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the launch, following a joint request from the U.S., Japan and South Korea. North Korea has claimed it carried out a successful test of a hydrogen bomb on January 6, its fourth nuclear test, also 36 620716 on Sunday, saying it was in direct violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. "I strongly condemn the launch by North Korea of a rocket using ballistic missile technology today, which follows the North Korean nuclear weapons test on January 6," NATO 36 620763 in a statement. "This launch is in direct violation of five United Nations Security Council Resolutions, which repeatedly call for North Korea to suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme, to re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium 36 620808 and not to conduct any further nuclear test or any launch using ballistic missile technology," he said. He called on North Korea not to threaten with, or conduct any launches using ballistic missile technology and to refrain from any further provocative actions 36 624033 dealmaker is as a leadership quality, his stance on increasing our use of torture tactics, forcing China to rein in North Korea and support for our veterans, Trump was measured and thoughtful. It certainly helped that he wasnt that target on the 36 628679 GOP rivals on suggestions they would deport millions of illegal immigrants. He also talked tough, as other candidates did, about North Korea on the heels of reports that they launched a long-range missile. We cannot continue to be weak in the 36 628958 the talks on THADD are aimed at bolstering South Korea-U.S. defense ties in the face of escalating tension with North Korea . The move is expected to raise tensions with China. The announcement "is made in the context of a recurrent and 36 629014 friends, to the whole region. To the United States as well," U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Samantha Power said Sunday. North Korea defied international warnings earlier Sunday and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 629264 and speedy adoption of a robust sanctions resolution. Britain, France and Ukraine also called for swift and tough new sanctions. North Korea launched the missile after announcing an eight-day window in which the rocket would be fired. Washington and its allies 36 629360 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. Japan televisions NHK reported the debris had fallen 155 miles off 36 629568 tests since taking over after the death of his father, Kim Jong Il, in 2011. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 629632 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities 36 629643 gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The North 36 634401 council this month. Pyongyang has once again defied Security Council resolutions that ban the hermit nation from using ballistic technology. North Korea claims that the rocket is delivering a peaceful Earth observation satellite. The launch comes as the Security Council debates a 36 634428 delivering a peaceful Earth observation satellite. The launch comes as the Security Council debates a U.S.-Japan sponsored resolution condemning North Korea for its January 6 nuclear test, which Pyongyang claims was a hydrogen bomb test. China, Russia and Venezuela, North Koreas 36 634504 tests took place in 2006, 2009, and 2013. Each test was followed by long-range rocket launches, raising concerns that North Korea is perfecting its military arsenal with the intention of producing warheads for intercontinental ballistic missiles that can reach the United 36 644511 planned bomb attack' against the airliner. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address U.S. officials say North Korea may be nearing launch IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency Tehran, Feb 6, IRNA -- Satellite images taken this week of North 36 644570 launch, a U.S. think-tank said, as U.S government officials signaled that a launch could occur as early as Monday. North Korea has told U.N. agencies it will launch a rocket carrying what it called an earth observation satellite some time between 36 644624 it as a long-range missile test, according to Reuters. On Friday, U.S. government sources said U.S. intelligence agencies believed North Korea could be ready by the U.S. Super Bowl kickoff on Sunday, which will be Monday in Korea. Activity at the 36 644685 from Wednesday and Thursday show the arrival of tanker trucks at the launch pad, said Washington-based 38 North, a North Korea -monitoring project. It said the presence of the trucks likely indicated the filling of tanks within bunkers at the site 36 644951 and unacceptable challenge to our common peace and security. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address North Korea Rocket Launch Deemed Successful and Deplorable by Brian Padden February 06, 2016 North Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday 36 644965 mailing list Enter Your Email Address North Korea Rocket Launch Deemed Successful and Deplorable by Brian Padden February 06, 2016 North Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday, carrying what it said is a satellite in defiance of U.N. sanctions barring it 36 645025 facility near the northwestern border with China. The rocket headed on a southward trajectory passing over Japan's southern Okinawa islands. North Korea later released a statement through its official state news agency KCNA confirming the launch. "Scientists and technicians of the DPRK 36 645174 tracking the rocket's trajectory say it did not pose a threat to the United States or its allies. In 2012, North Korea also successfully launched a three-stage rocket putting a satellite into orbit. Launch denounced Pyongyang says the rocket launch is 36 645273 of the United States, Japan and South Korea. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it was 'deeply deplorable that ( North Korea ) has conducted a launch using ballistic missile technology in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions." U.S. Secretary of State John 36 645462 In response to the nuclear test, the United States and its allies are already advocating for stronger international sanctions against North Korea to impose real economic pain by restricting shipping, aviation, and trade of resources, including coal and fuel. The U.S. Congress 36 645506 working on unilateral sanctions legislation that would target third parties companies and banks - many in China - that do business with North Korea . South Korea is reportedly considering closing the Kaesong Industrial Complex in response to the North's rocket launch. The jointly run 36 645729 Pyongyang announced Saturday. Earlier it had alerted international meteorological and telecommunications agencies the launch would take place Feb. 8-25. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturizing a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 645759 nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it is some time away from perfecting such technology. North Korea is believed to have over 1,000 Soviet model missiles that can reach targets in South Korea and Japan, and enough 36 645797 and Japan, and enough plutonium to make eight to 12 nuclear bombs. Last year U.S. military authorities said they believe North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea 36 645817 North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea has not yet demonstrated this capability. Youmi Kim in Seoul contributed to this report. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing 36 647194 in response to a series of recent DPRK provocations. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address North Korea launches long-range rocket: Reports Iran Press TV Sun Feb 7, 2016 12:42AM North Korea has launched a long 36 647210 Enter Your Email Address North Korea launches long-range rocket: Reports Iran Press TV Sun Feb 7, 2016 12:42AM North Korea has launched a long-range rocket despite warnings by a number of neighbors and world powers. The missile was launched 36 647522 UN Security Council's resolutions. According to Japanese government spokesman Yoshihide Suga, a strong letter of protest has been sent to North Korea via the two countries' embassies in Beijing while Japan is considering imposing sanctions on Pyongyang. Pyongyang is under UN sanctions 36 647592 the incident following requests by Tokyo, Washington, and Seoul. NEWS LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address North Korea Rocket Launch Raises Nuclear Concerns February 07, 2016 North Korea launched a long-range rocket into space early on February 36 647602 LETTER Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list Enter Your Email Address North Korea Rocket Launch Raises Nuclear Concerns February 07, 2016 North Korea launched a long-range rocket into space early on February 7, raising nuclear concerns in neighboring countries and in Washington 36 647733 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the launch "deeply deplorable" and said the rocket used ballistic missile technology. Ban said North Korea must stop "provocative actions" and reaffirmed what he called "a commitment to working with all sides in reducing tensions and 36 647944 launch into space. In a statement, the U.S. Strategic Command said defense officials tracked the launch in southern trajectory from North Korea over the Yellow Sea. It said the North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, "determined that at no time was the 36 648053 defense missiles were fired. With reporting by Reuters, AP, AFP, dpa, BBC, CNN, NHK, and Yonhap Source: http://www.rferl.org/content/ north-korea -rocket- launch-nuclear-concerns/27536603.html Copyright (c) 2016. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe 36 648144 rocket launch and called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Sunday. UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) Earlier Sunday, North Korea fired a long-range rocket, defying a UN Security Council resolution banning Pyongyang from launching rockets that may be used 36 671390 State, she said. The faculty and staff are very pleased with the services that weve provided. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 671507 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea says its nuclear and missile programs are necessary to defend itself against what it calls decades of U.S. hostility. Leader 36 671563 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 671594 U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to 36 671618 and ballistic missile activity. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 671675 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It is thought to have a small arsenal of atomic bombs 36 671755 faraway targets. Still, the North's nuclear tests and steadily improving long-range rocket launches push its nuclear aims further along. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. Hagerstown man 36 692882 aid and international donations since the devastating earthquake of 2010. @ 2022 HNGN, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. North Korea used a long-range rocket to launch a satellite into space on Sunday, sparking strong condemnation from the United Nations 36 692956 its space exploration program, but the international community largely views it as a covert ballistic missile test. It came after North Korea conducted its fourth nuclear test last month, which it claims was a hydrogen bomb. The U.N. Security Council held an 36 692990 hydrogen bomb. The U.N. Security Council held an urgent meeting Sunday in response to the satellite launch and concluded that North Korea violated U.N resolutions banning it from developing its nuclear program. A U.N. statement noted that Security Council members have previously 36 693017 from developing its nuclear program. A U.N. statement noted that Security Council members have previously threatened "further significant measures" if North Korea conducted another launch and will now ""adopt expeditiously a new Security Council resolution with such measures in response to these 36 693077 Union and NATO have all condemned the launch. "This is the second time in just over a month that the [ North Korea ] has chosen to conduct a major provocation, threatening not only the security of the Korean peninsula, but that of the 36 693238 system in the region - the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD - which is adamantly opposed by China, Russia and North Korea , reported The Independent. @ 2022 HNGN, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Todays biggest event was the unveiling of 36 697002 of the explosion. In a statement on Sunday, a Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We strongly condemn North Korea's missile launch. North Korea is fully aware that multiple UN Security Council Resolutions prohibit the use of ballistic missile technology. Advertisement We will work 36 697051 is a robust response if the DPRK persists in violating these resolutions," the statement added. "We will also emphasise to North Korea through diplomatic channels that such actions will only serve to isolate the country further." North Koreans watch an electronic screen 36 697111 military said on Sunday the missile had entered space. South Korea confirmed the rocket had put an object into orbit. North Korea had notified international agencies that it would be launching a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite. Advertisement "This is the 36 707242 with China, let China solve that problem...They can do it quickly and surgically. That's what we should do with North Korea ." Bush had his best debate performance, but it is too late to have any impact on Tuesday's primary. On the 36 708152 would play a major role in the transmission of nuclear weapons technology to Iran, Libya and to a lesser extent, North Korea . The Pakistani government has denied that it had any knowledge of Khan's illicit side business but under American pressure arrested 36 748551 for signing up to the Breaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} North Korea has defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for 36 748812 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea says its nuclear and missile programs are necessary to defend itself against what it calls decades of US hostility. Leader 36 748868 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong-il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the US, South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 748899 US, South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The UN Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. North Korea allegedly test hydrogen bomb The 6 January nuclear test has led to 36 748907 a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The UN Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. North Korea allegedly test hydrogen bomb The 6 January nuclear test has led to another push in the UN to tighten sanctions 36 748931 hydrogen bomb The 6 January nuclear test has led to another push in the UN to tighten sanctions. In 2013 North Korea also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats 36 748986 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It is thought to have a small arsenal of atomic bombs 36 749068 Still, the North's nuclear tests and steadily improving long-range rocket launches push its nuclear aims further along. In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Show all 15 1 /15 In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen 36 749080 push its nuclear aims further along. 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AP For 36 749524 verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} The launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea has heightened tensions in north-east Asia and pushed South Korea and the US into talks on the deployment of 36 749576 Russia both bitterly oppose. The announcement of talks over the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) came just hours after North Korea announced that it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite into orbit. North Koreas adversaries believe the real purpose 36 749780 the need to deploy multibillion-dollar missile launchers capable of shooting down enemy missiles hurtling more than 100 miles overhead. North Korea launches rocket despite criticism One of South Koreas objections has been concern about offending Beijing, which has repeatedly expressed alarm 36 749882 said they would seek to deploy the system at the earliest possible date. China expressed regret over the launch, saying North Korea had ignored universal opposition of the international community. While North Korea should have the right to the peaceful use of 36 749893 possible date. China expressed regret over the launch, saying North Korea had ignored universal opposition of the international community. While North Korea should have the right to the peaceful use of space, an official Chinese response said, this right is limited by 36 749923 of space, an official Chinese response said, this right is limited by the United Nations Security Council resolutions. In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Show all 15 1 /15 In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen 36 749935 the United Nations Security Council resolutions. 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The office in Gangneung is the closest one to the site of 36 750043 days to analyze air samples in detail for any traces of radioactivity, the Yonhap news agency reported EPA In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test North Korean leader 36 750050 for any traces of radioactivity, the Yonhap news agency reported EPA In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un signing a document of 36 750057 news agency reported EPA In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un signing a document of a hydrogen bomb test in Pyongyang In 36 750080 bomb test North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un signing a document of a hydrogen bomb test in Pyongyang In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test People watch a TV news program showing North Korea's special announcement at the Seoul Railway Station in 36 750108 TV news program showing North Korea's special announcement at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea AP In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb 36 750117 the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea AP In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In 36 750126 In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test South Korean people 36 750133 Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test South Korean people watch TV news at Seoul station EPA 36 750140 bomb test Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test South Korean people watch TV news at Seoul station EPA In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test 36 750157 test In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test South Korean people watch TV news at Seoul station EPA In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Japan's meteorological agency officer Yohei Hasegawa displays a chart showing seismic activity, after a North Korean nuclear 36 750189 a chart showing seismic activity, after a North Korean nuclear test, at the agency in Tokyo Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test Ko Yun-Hwa, administrator of Korea Meteorological Administration, briefs reporters showing seismic waves from the site of 36 750225 seismic waves from the site of North Korea's hydrogen bomb test, at his office in Seoul Getty Images In pictures: North Korea hydrogen bomb test North Korea's border county of Kaepoong is seen from a South Korean observation post in Paju near 36 750255 Kaepoong is seen from a South Korean observation post in Paju near the Demilitarized zone dividing the two Koreas as North Korea announced it had successfully carried out its first hydrogen bomb test Getty Images Analysts saw that statement as a pro 36 750357 UN will go nowhere. Nobody will do anything. Ms Park reflected South Korean outrage as well as frustration, declaring that North Korea had committed an unacceptable provocation of launching a long-range missile after conducting a fourth nuclear test and demanding that 36 750449 Japans Foreign Minister, Fumio Kishida. North Koreans watch news of the launch on a big screen in Pyongyang (Reuters) In North Korea , the launch was met with praise, with the National Aerospace Development Administration, describing the fascinating vapour of Juche satellite trailing 36 750503 to coincide with the 16 February birthday of its former Dear Leader Kim Jong-il. Japan threatened fresh retaliation against North Korea over the rocket, which flew over Okinawa in Japans far south-west, triggering a military alert. We absolutely cannot allow 36 755333 the Breaking News email {{ #verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ ^verifyErrors }}Something went wrong. Please try again later{{ /verifyErrors }} The US has said North Korea will face "serious consequences" after launched a long-range rocket in defiance of international warnings. Set off from the country's 36 755500 to North Korean state TV, the Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite was now orbiting earth every 94 minutes. The announcer added that North Korea - which carried out its fourth nuclear test last week - had a right to develop a peaceful space programme and that 36 755565 and destabilising to peace. He said the US would work alongside the UN Security Council on significant measures to hold North Korea to account. The rocket launched at around 9.30am Seoul time, and, according to Japans Fuji Television Network, a streak of 36 755598 according to Japans Fuji Television Network, a streak of light could be seen in the sky at Chinas border with North Korea . North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, but the 36 755600 Japans Fuji Television Network, a streak of light could be seen in the sky at Chinas border with North Korea. North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, but the move was 36 755635 Earth observation satellite, but the move was seen by opposition governments as a long-range missile test. Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures Show all 10 1 /10 Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures Everyday life in North Korea - in 36 755647 a long-range missile test. Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures Show all 10 1 /10 Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A man cuts the hair of 36 755654 in North Korea - in pictures Show all 10 1 /10 Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A man cuts the hair of a young boy at an apartment building 36 755661 10 1 /10 Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A man cuts the hair of a young boy at an apartment building in Pyongyang. High rise apartments are a 36 755701 are a common form of accommodation for people living in the capital city AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Koreans pause to give way for passing vehicles as they cross a 36 755708 people living in the capital city AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Koreans pause to give way for passing vehicles as they cross a road in Pyongyang. AP Photo/Dita Alangkara 36 755733 to give way for passing vehicles as they cross a road in Pyongyang. AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Koreans wait for public transportation at a bus stop in Pyongyang AP 36 755740 they cross a road in Pyongyang. AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Koreans wait for public transportation at a bus stop in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North 36 755761 Korea North Koreans wait for public transportation at a bus stop in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A woman and her daughter walk past a North Korean flag hung on 36 755768 at a bus stop in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A woman and her daughter walk past a North Korean flag hung on a utility pole as part of celebrations 36 755803 a utility pole as part of celebrations of the Liberation Day in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea People attending the conference for national reunification as they observe their 70th anniversary 36 755810 of the Liberation Day in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea People attending the conference for national reunification as they observe their 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation, marking the end of 36 755849 the end of World War II, in Panmunjom AFP PHOTO / KCNA via KNS REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A man looks at items at a stamp shop in Pyongyang AP Photo 36 755856 Panmunjom AFP PHOTO / KCNA via KNS REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea A man looks at items at a stamp shop in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea 36 755876 North Korea A man looks at items at a stamp shop in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Koreans participate in a closing event for its celebration of the 70th 36 755883 at a stamp shop in Pyongyang AP Photo/Dita Alangkara Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Koreans participate in a closing event for its celebration of the 70th anniversary of Korea's independence from Japan's 1910 36 755924 1910-45 colonial rule, at the truce village inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that divides the two Koreas in Panmunjom, North Korea . The country changed it's timezone on the occasion. North Korea introduced 'Pyongyang time' and pushed back its clocks by half 36 755934 demilitarized zone (DMZ) that divides the two Koreas in Panmunjom, North Korea. The country changed it's timezone on the occasion. North Korea introduced 'Pyongyang time' and pushed back its clocks by half an hour on 15 August, the same as before the 36 755992 hours ahead of GMT, instead of nine hours, which is Tokyo time EPA/KCNA SOUTH KOREA OUT Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea People attending the conference for national reunification as they observe their 70th anniversary 36 755999 hours, which is Tokyo time EPA/KCNA SOUTH KOREA OUT Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea People attending the conference for national reunification as they observe their 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation, marking the end of 36 756034 of Korea's liberation, marking the end of World War II, in Panmunjom AFP PHOTO / KCNA via KNS Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea Youths and students attending an evening gala at the Kim Il-Sung Square 36 756041 World War II, in Panmunjom AFP PHOTO / KCNA via KNS Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea Youths and students attending an evening gala at the Kim Il-Sung Square in Pyongyang to celebrate the 70th anniversary 36 756085 liberation, marking the end of World War II AFP PHOTO / KCNA via KNS REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun 36 756092 II AFP PHOTO / KCNA via KNS REPUBLIC OF KOREA OUT Everyday life in North Korea - in pictures 'Ordinary life' in North Korea North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun to mark the occasion of the 70th 36 756133 70th anniversary of Korea's liberation REUTERS/KCNAATTENTION EDITORS UN secretary Ban Ki-Moon called the launch deplorable and called on North Korea to halt its actions. South Korea said that it would begin discussion on the United States on deploying an advanced 36 756168 the United States on deploying an advanced missile-defene system to counteract North Korea's growing weapons capabilities. China, which considers North Korea an ally, also cautioned North Korea about its weapons and issued a statement saying it "expressed regret" over the launch 36 756174 advanced missile-defene system to counteract North Korea's growing weapons capabilities. China, which considers North Korea an ally, also cautioned North Korea about its weapons and issued a statement saying it "expressed regret" over the launch. Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a statement 36 773019 and paranoid regime in Pyongyang (or elements within it) masterminded the kidnapping of Japanese citizens and spirited them away to North Korea where they were housed in special "invitation-only" parts of town - and re-educated to serve the cause of Kim 36 773137 these incidents - and, I have to admit, still bothers me, even after reading Boynton's 250 briskly-written pages. Why did North Korea go to all the trouble, and run the considerable risk, of abducting Japanese citizens, including fishermen, courting couples, students travelling 36 773218 explanations. Those abducted were to be sent back to their homeland as spies (but this seems not to have happened). North Korea wanted to use the Japanese to train its own spies so they would blend into the sophistication of Japan (but 36 773247 its own spies so they would blend into the sophistication of Japan (but there is scant evidence of that, either). North Korea wanted them to produce children - hence the young couples - who would be culturally North Korean, but genetically Japanese, so their 36 773308 seems not to have happened. Was there an element of payback for Japan's occupation of Korea? The world according to North Korea remains hard to fathom. While rumours had circulated for years, Boynton says, Japan's difficult (to put it mildly) history of 36 773493 negotiator, Hitoshi Tanaka, is particularly poignant. Having applied ingenuity to securing what once seemed impossible - not only an acknowledgement from North Korea that abductions had taken place but an apology - this one-time diplomatic whizz-kid was pilloried for not having extracted 36 793661 not share his opinions on this issue," Nasa said. Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan has condemned this morning's launch by North Korea of a long-range rocket, widely believed to be a test for ballistic missile technology which is banned under UN 36 793694 for ballistic missile technology which is banned under UN Security Council resolutions. This follows a fourth nuclear test conducted by North Korea on January 6. The rocket was fired from North Korea's west coast and its path was tracked separately by the 36 793875 Party Talks on the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, immediately and without preconditions." The UN deplored the rocket launch by North Korea warning it was in violation of Security Council resolutions against Pyongyang's use of ballistic missile technology. A spokesman for UN 36 793920 Ki-moon said the launch came despite the "united plea of the international community against such an act". He urged North Korea to halt its provocative actions and return to compliance with its international obligations. The Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting 36 793974 and Japan. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the country's president called the firing an "intolerable provocation". North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space programme, trumpeted the beauty of the launch's "fascinating vapour" as the 36 794125 seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed missile that could hit the US mainland. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 823704 provide a pathway to legalization, though not citizenship, within his first 100 days in office. The debate began shortly after North Korea defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for a 36 823796 he'd handle the situation without a full briefing. And Trump said he'd rely on China to "quickly and surgically" handle North Korea . With fewer candidates, debate host ABC News scrapped an undercard debate for low-polling hopefuls. But their rules for the 36 837567 just an element of the current Obama plan, not something new. 5. When Ohio Governor John Kasich was asked about North Korea , he suggested unleashing Japan on them: KASICH: Weve gotta to be very tough on this. And frankly, I think we 36 837691 instituted last fall by PM Shinzo Abe, it would not be constitutional for Japan to simply go to war against North Korea . The Japanese public wouldnt put up with it. Kasich seems completely unaware of what talking about Japanese taking military action 36 837730 taking military action against N. Korea looks like to Asia, including to Beijing. All this is not to mention that North Korea has an atomic bomb, whereas Japan does not. Kasich is often forced by the bloodthirsty war cries of his rivals 36 856907 of some 10,000 kilometers, given that the technologies for both are almost identical U.S. lawmakers called for stronger sanctions on North Korea after the communist nation flouted international warnings and launched a banned long-range rocket just a month after its fourth 36 856967 and our allies," Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a statement. "As North Korea works to build a nuclear arsenal capable of hitting the United States, it is clear the Obama administration's policy of 36 857018 underscores the importance of enacting my legislation to strengthen targeted sanctions against this brutal regime." Royce was referring to a North Korea sanctions bill that the House overwhelmingly passed last month. The legislation, which was combined with similar bills in the Senate 36 857234 dangerous and destabilizing to our region," Bordallo said in a statement. "I ... urge China and Russia to support sanctions against North Korea . I am concerned that China and Russia continue to block efforts to impose sanctions or take other actions to get 36 857256 I am concerned that China and Russia continue to block efforts to impose sanctions or take other actions to get North Korea to stop acting in an aggressive manner," she said. The congresswoman also said that the U.S. stands by South Korea 36 857291 that the U.S. stands by South Korea. "I am confident that our island (Guam) remains safe from any threats from North Korea . However, we must do more to encourage China and Russia to act responsibly and encourage North Korea to dial down 36 857308 any threats from North Korea. However, we must do more to encourage China and Russia to act responsibly and encourage North Korea to dial down their provocative actions," she said. (Yonhap) South also says North's launch seems successful By Jun Ji-hye 36 857330 to dial down their provocative actions," she said. (Yonhap) South also says North's launch seems successful By Jun Ji-hye North Korea announced Sunday that its "Earth observation satellite" entered its preset orbit in 9 minutes and 46 seconds after the lift 36 857908 opposes tax hikes but has yet to announce its funding plan. By Yi Whan-woo President Park Geun-hye denounced North Korea for its long-range rocket launch, Sunday, asking the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) to take tougher sanctions against the Kim 36 857933 range rocket launch, Sunday, asking the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) to take tougher sanctions against the Kim Jong-un regime. " North Korea has committed an intolerable provocation of launching a long-range missile after conducting a fourth nuclear test" Park said during 36 858015 challenge on international community because it came at a time when the UNSC has been discussing possible measures to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test," she said. "The Security Council should quickly come up with strong sanctions," Park said. China's 36 858073 of an advanced American missile defense system to South Korea on Sunday following the North's long-range rocket launch. After North Korea claimed it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, South Korea and the U.S. said that they would begin talks 36 858223 Korea's provocative behavior. China, North Korea's diplomatic and economic lifeline, has resisted calls to hand down crippling economic sanctions on North Korea following its latest nuclear test. Major European countries condemned North Korea's long-range rocket launch in unison on Sunday, calling 36 858509 development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving the well-being of its own people," Hammond said. "As North Korea is aware, the U.N. Security Council unanimously agreed to take significant measures against any further launches or nuclear tests. We 36 858669 and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry agreed Sunday to step up diplomatic efforts to put together strong sanctions on North Korea for conducting a banned long-range rocket launch just a month after a nuclear test, officials said. Yun and Kerry 36 858882 hold a meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. (Yonhap) China should exercise regional leadership and influence with North Korea to help change the behavior of the "very unpredictable young man" leading its communist neighbor, the U.S. State Department spokesman 36 859312 its plan to carry out a long-range rocket launch between Monday and Feb. 25 in violation of U.N. resolutions. North Korea says its rocket launches are aimed at putting satellites into orbit, claiming it has the right to the peaceful use 36 859409 Yonhap) Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se held a group meeting on Friday with foreign envoys here to exchange views on North Korea . Following a brief photo session, Yun went into closed-door consultations with U.S. Ambassador Mark Lippert, Japanese Amb. Koro Bessho 36 864367 to shame you into going back. Christie interjected, There it is. There it is. The memorized 25-second speech. ON NORTH KOREA DONALD TRUMP: I think we have a president who, as a president, is totally incompetent and he doesn't know what 36 870086 hell of a lot worse than waterboarding. The candidates were also asked how they would deal with the news that North Korea was testing a long-range missile system that could ultimately reach the U.S. with a nuclear warhead. Cruz demurred when 36 870144 the intelligence. Trump said he would pressure the Chinese to solve the problem. They have total, absolute control practically of North Korea , he said. I would get on [the phone] with China let China solve that problem. Bush took the most aggressive 36 875130 then attacked them as donors and special interests. He insisted that he could quickly solve even complex problems such as North Korea just make the Chinese handle it, he said. Bush finally took the fight to him, accusing Trump of trying to 36 878245 dissident artist ordered to psychiatric clinic Couple who planted drugs in PTA presidents car must pay $5.7 million, jury decides North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 878329 was reported. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the countrys president called the firing an intolerable provocation. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, trumpeted the beauty of the launchs fascinating vapor as the 36 878504 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the Norths ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 878614 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South Korean Aegis 36 878961 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 878992 U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 879033 engines and other technology. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 879090 the worlds most heavily armed and the rivals navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities 36 879101 gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The North 36 882493 Feb. 25. Bulos is a special correspondent. Special correspondent Ramin Mostaghim in Tehran contributed to this report. MORE FROM WORLD North Korea fires rocket seen as covert missile test In Brazil, Carnival-goers wont let Zika or economic woes ruin the party 36 902457 redistributed. However, linking directly to the page (including the source, i.e. Marcopolis.net) is permitted and encouraged. Western Double Standards on North Korea North Korean military related activities are solely for self-defense - given longstanding US-led Western hostility and forced isolation. Provocative 36 902501 NATO military activities are far more extensive and menacing, preparing for premeditated wars alliance members frequently wage. Throughout its history, North Korea never attacked another nation. It threatens none now. It remains justifiably concerned since Harry Truman launched naked aggression in June 36 902543 1950. A shaky, unprecedented in length, July 1953 armistice excluded a peace treaty. A state of war persists. Washington misportrays North Korea as a belligerent threat. Any military related activity it undertakes is automatically called hostile, irresponsibly considered a threat to neighboring 36 902803 satellites, what Western and many other nations do routinely, no criticisms heard about their activities, only against independent nations like North Korea - bashed for doing the same thing, with no evidence suggesting its space program threatens any nation. Security Council resolutions unjustifiably 36 902879 nuclear test, claiming it successfully detonated a small thermonuclear bomb, whether true or not isnt clear. US-imposed sanctions on North Korea are longstanding. Congress is moving to impose new ones, including against Chinese companies doing business with Pyongyang, intensifying Washington/Beijing 36 902942 North Korean hostility. It bears repeating. Anything military related or technologically sophisticated Western nations and their allies undertake is OK. North Korea doing some of the same things is irresponsibly called hostile and threatening. The double standard is glaring. By Stephen Lendman 36 911620 High-Altitude Area Defense) are aimed at bolstering South Korea-US defense ties in the face of escalating tension with North Korea . The move is expected to raise tensions with China. North Korea defied international warnings earlier Sunday and launched a long 36 911631 defense ties in the face of escalating tension with North Korea. The move is expected to raise tensions with China. North Korea defied international warnings earlier Sunday and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 911722 told Fox News late Saturday that the US, Japan and South Korea requested an emergency meeting at 11 a.m. Sunday. North Korea launched the missile after announcing an eight-day window in which the rocket would be fired. Washington and its allies 36 911818 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. Japan television's NHK reported the debris had fallen 155 miles off 36 912026 tests since taking over after the death of his father, Kim Jong II, in 2011. The UN Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 912067 engines and other technology. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the UN to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 912124 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities 36 912135 gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The North 36 944873 article: Non-commercial use OK, cite NaturalNews.com with clickable link. Follow Natural News on Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, and Pinterest North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 944948 South Korea. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the country's president called the firing an "intolerable provocation." North Korea calls its launches part of a peaceful space program and said its state media would soon make a "special announcement 36 945068 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 945474 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 945505 U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 945546 engines and other technology. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 945603 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It is thought to have a small arsenal of atomic bombs 36 945683 faraway targets. Still, the North's nuclear tests and steadily improving long-range rocket launches push its nuclear aims further along. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The country 36 945740 whether it is capable of building warheads small enough to mount on a missile that could threaten the United States. North Korea has spent decades trying to perfect a multistage, long-range rocket. After several failures, it put its first satellite into 36 952811 international community. "We think this is wrong for their national interests ... for the Korean Peninsula ... for the region," Churkin said. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, said it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite 36 952945 to deliver nuclear weapons and violate four Security Council resolutions dating back to the North's first nuclear test in 2006. North Korea under Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile policy 36 953016 and Washington have agreed to begin talks on a possible deployment of the THAAD missile-defense system in South Korea. North Korea has long decried the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, and Beijing would see a South Korean deployment of 36 953133 of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of Kim Jong Un's father, former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. The global condemnation began almost immediately. South Korean President Park Geun 36 953345 range rocket launches since taking over after the death of his father in late 2011. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 953371 missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines and other technology. "If North Korea has only nuclear weapons, that's not that intimidating. If they have only rockets, that's not that intimidating, either. But if 36 958232 provide a pathway to legalization, though not citizenship, within his first 100 days in office. The debate began shortly after North Korea defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for a 36 958324 he'd handle the situation without a full briefing. And Trump said he'd rely on China to "quickly and surgically" handle North Korea . With fewer candidates, debate host ABC News scrapped an undercard debate for low-polling hopefuls. But their rules for the 36 963145 shot his friend, despite the testimony of multiple witnesses. Roberson was convicted back in December. (Read more murder stories.) (Newser) North Korea defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the UN and others call a cover for a banned 36 963356 Korean territory or damaging property. The rocket's first stage fell off South Korea's west coast, the official said. (Read more North Korea stories.) (Newser) The killing of a black teenager in Chicago in the final days of 2015 has a new lawsuit 36 966271 of UN Security Council resolutions. Tokyo and Washington called the consultations over the launch of a so-called satellite by North Korea in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions, in a letter to the Venezuela mission currently holding the council presidency. The 36 967730 talks on the deployment on the Korean peninsula of a US missile defence system to counter the growing threat from North Korea . The announcement followed a North Korean rocket launch that the US and its allies condemned as a covert ballistic missile 36 967883 in a delicately balanced region. The Korea-US alliance had no choice but to take such a defence action because North Korea staged a strategic provocation and is refusing to have a genuine dialogue on de-nuclearisation, Yoo said in a joint 36 967971 be a Cold War tactic to contain China and Russia. But Yoo stressed the THAAD systemif deployedwould operate only regarding North Korea . South Korean President Park Geun-Hye today urged a tough UN response to North Koreas long-range rocket launch that 36 973002 the budget and on all other matters for whatever reason. By lee seung A recent 'prophecy' by T.B. Joshua concerning North Korea appears to be one to be taken seriously after they laun... TB Joshua By lee seungA recent 'prophecy' by T.B 36 973026 be one to be taken seriously after they laun... TB Joshua By lee seungA recent 'prophecy' by T.B. Joshua concerning North Korea appears to be one to be taken seriously after they launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it 36 973118 He declared, I am seeing an arrow from there and it will affect the world,. He added that he saw, North Korea possessed weaponry that most countries were unaware of.A few days later North Korea not only carried out a nuclear bomb 36 973131 the world,. He added that he saw, North Korea possessed weaponry that most countries were unaware of.A few days later North Korea not only carried out a nuclear bomb test on 6 January, it has now fired a long-range rocket, which 36 992914 still hospitalized from injuries sustained in the earthquake, she said. BEIJING When the veteran Chinese diplomat Wu Dawei left for North Korea last week, he probably knew he had been dispatched on mission impossible: to persuade the countrys young leader, Kim Jong 36 1000383 Sunday morning, its path tracked separately by the United States, Japan and South Korea. No damage from debris was reported. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, said it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite 36 1000576 seen as crucial steps toward the Norths ultimate goal of a nuclear armed missile that could hit the U.S. mainland. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1000664 and Washington have agreed to begin talks on a possible deployment of the THADD missile defense system in South Korea. North Korea has long decried the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, and Beijing would see a South Korean deployment of 36 1000777 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South 36 1001229 taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 1001255 missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines and other technology. If North Korea has only nuclear weapons, thats not that intimidating. If they have only rockets, thats not that intimidating, either. But if 36 1001313 becomes a global issue, said Kwon Sejin, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. In 2013, North Korea conducted a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats to 36 1001343 international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats to fire nuclear missiles at the U.S. and Seoul. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at 36 1026123 Lets see how it goes! Contact the writer: 951-368-9342, tguy@pressenterprise.com or on Twitter: @timwguy SEOUL, South Korea North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 1026207 was reported. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the countrys president called the firing an intolerable provocation. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, trumpeted the beauty of the launchs fascinating vapor as the 36 1026381 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the Norths ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1026491 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South Korean Aegis 36 1026804 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 1026835 U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 1026876 engines and other technology. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 1026933 the worlds most heavily armed and the rivals navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities 36 1026944 gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The North 36 1052760 missile. UN Security Council resolutions ban Pyongyang from testing a rocket by use of ballistic missile technology. On January 6, North Korea tested what it claimed was its first H-bomb. Yoo Jeh-Seung, South Korea's deputy defence minister for policy, said 36 1052822 serious threat to peace and stability in South Korea and the entire Asia-Pacific region. To respond to the mounting North Korea threats, South Korea and the US decided to kick off negotiations on the THAAD deployment to enhance a joint missile 36 1052967 off from North Korea's main Tonchang-ri launch station on the west coast. Two months before the third nuclear detonation, North Korea launched a three-stage Unha-3 rocket into space for the purpose of what it claimed was to deliver an 36 1053042 region of South Korea, it can intercept ballistic missiles launched from DPRK submarines, a South Korean defence ministry official said. North Korea reportedly test-fired its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) three times in 2015. The SLBM is seen by some as 36 1053225 the site and infrastructure, while Washington would cover costs for the deployment and maintenance. The THAAD will be operated against North Korea alone, according to Seoul's defence ministry. The ministry believes that it can shoot down an estimated 2,000 North Korean ballistic 36 1053399 plans to further restrict the entry of its nationals into a jointly-run factory park in a border town of North Korea . The number of South Koreans to be allowed to enter the Kaesong industrial complex will be reduced to 500 from 36 1053464 satellite into orbit aboard a long-range rocket, which Seoul considers a long-range ballistic missile, Xinhua news agency reported. North Korea is banned under UN Security Council resolutions from a test of ballistic missile technology. It was an additional reduction made 36 1058587 provide a pathway to legalization, though not citizenship, within his first 100 days in office. The debate began shortly after North Korea defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover for a 36 1058680 handle the situation without a full intelligence briefing. And Trump said he'd rely on China to "quickly and surgically" handle North Korea . SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United 36 1058686 intelligence briefing. And Trump said he'd rely on China to "quickly and surgically" handle North Korea. SEOUL, South Korea (AP) North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 1058770 was reported. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the country's president called the firing an "intolerable provocation." North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, trumpeted the beauty of the launch's "fascinating vapor" as the 36 1058944 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1059054 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South Korean Aegis 36 1059367 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 1059398 U.S., South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The U.N. Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 1059439 engines and other technology. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the U.N. to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 1059496 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities 36 1059507 gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The North 36 1066776 Prime Minister Shinzo Abe slammed it as absolutely intolerable. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon denounced the launch and asked North Korea to halt its provocative actions and return to compliance with its international obligations. Condemning the launch as deeply deplorable, the 36 1066986 rapid and tough response from the UN Security Council. 'France condemns with the utmost firmness the new flagrant violation by North Korea of the resolutions of the Security Council,' the presidential Elysee Palace said in a statement. South Korean President Park Geun 36 1067275 is being billed as the Republican establishment candidate, agreed with Trump that China does have a lot of influence over North Korea . And he (Obama) should be leveraging our relationship with the Chinese to ensure that North Korea no longer has access 36 1067291 lot of influence over North Korea. And he (Obama) should be leveraging our relationship with the Chinese to ensure that North Korea no longer has access to the resources that have allowed them to develop long range missiles already capable of reaching 36 1069781 a lawless whimper. Scotty Daniel lives in Rotan. UPDATED at 2.15 a.m. EST on 2016-02-07 Defying international warnings, North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday just a month after testing a nuclear device, the governments of neighboring South 36 1069824 and Japan said. The two governments and the United States as well as the international community condemned the launch, which North Korea said had successfully put a satellite into orbit. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry signaled that the U.N. Security Council 36 1069916 sanctions against the hard-line communist state. "This is the second time in just over a month that the DPRK [ North Korea ] has chosen to conduct a major provocation, threatening not only the security of the Korean peninsula, but that of the 36 1070001 ballistic missile capabilities. U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice called on the international community to stand together and demonstrate to North Korea "that its reckless actions must have serious consequences." 'Provocation' Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the launch "absolutely unacceptable," while 36 1070055 of provocation" and called on the U.N. Security Council to swiftly adopt strong sanctions. The move has been anticipated as North Korea updated on Saturday a notification sent earlier to UN agencies that the launchviewed by many as a long-range missile 36 1070093 a long-range missile testwould take place between February 7-14, instead of the previous schedule of February 8-25. North Korea declared the launch of the Kwangmyongsong-4 satellite, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, as a "complete success." A 36 1070184 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . The U.S. Strategic Command said it had detected what it called a missile entering space, appearing to quash earlier media 36 1070246 said the rocket disappeared from South Korean military radars around six minutes after its launch. Barred under sanctions Nuclear-armed North Korea is barred under U.N. sanctions from using ballistic missile technology. The rocket launch Sunday is seen as another serious violation 36 1070319 launch dates, but a forecast of clear weather was believed to be the most likely factor, Agence France-Presse reported. North Korea says its space program is purely scientific in nature, but the United States and its allies believe the rocket launches 36 1070513 The Chinese side supports safeguarding the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions and the international nonproliferation system," Xi added, Xinhua reported. North Korea announced its rocket launch plans during a visit to Pyongyang by China's top envoy to North Korea, Wu Dawei, in 36 1070530 added, Xinhua reported. North Korea announced its rocket launch plans during a visit to Pyongyang by China's top envoy to North Korea , Wu Dawei, in what was seen as a snub to Beijing. 'Belligerent step' Ed Royce, the head of the foreign 36 1070589 Kim Jong Un "has taken yet another belligerent step threatening the interests of the United States and our allies." "As North Korea works to build a nuclear arsenal capable of hitting the United States it is clear the Obama administrations policy of 36 1073313 that Pyongyang doesn't expect. Japanese envoy Motohide Yoshikawa, too called for heavier sanctions, saying, "the existing sanctions have not stopped North Korea from developing nuclear weapons." But China's UN Ambassador Liu Jieyi said the resolution should "do the work of reducing tension 36 1073422 testing a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead -- a test that is banned by multiple Security Council resolutions. North Korea launched a long-range rocket into space early on February 7, raising nuclear concerns in neighboring countries and in Washington 36 1073487 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon calling it deeply deplorable and said the rocket used ballistic-missile technology. Ban also said North Korea must stop provocative actions. Russia said Pyongyang once again demonstrated a flagrant disregard of norms of international law." "Such actions 36 1073543 Asia on the whole...[and] inflict serious damage to the security of the countries of the region, first and foremost North Korea itself," the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. China's Foreign Ministry said it "expresses regret" about North Korea's "insistence on 36 1073703 into space. In a statement, the U.S. Strategic Command said defense officials tracked the launch in a southern trajectory from North Korea over the Yellow Sea. It said the North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD, determined that at no time was the 36 1112428 with other partners, particularly the US, Japan, South Korea, in the United Nations, to take additional steps, additional measures against North Korea , stepping up the pressure on that country." He added: "We are all focused on looking at additional economic sanctions which 36 1112454 on that country." He added: "We are all focused on looking at additional economic sanctions which could be applied against North Korea ." Mr Hammond said the latest test did not mark a change in approach from North Korea, but was a continuation 36 1112470 could be applied against North Korea." Mr Hammond said the latest test did not mark a change in approach from North Korea , but was a continuation of "destabilising" behaviour. North Korea under leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to bolster its nuclear 36 1112479 the latest test did not mark a change in approach from North Korea, but was a continuation of "destabilising" behaviour. North Korea under leader Kim Jong-un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1115188 Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Micronesia Moldova Monaco Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique N Namibia Nauru Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway O Oman P Pakistan Palau Palestinian Territories Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Q 36 1171379 ebf) Share this article Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Linkedin Foster Klug (The Jakarta Post) Seoul, South Korea Sun, February 7, 2016 North Korea on Sunday defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a cover 36 1171463 was reported. At an emergency national security council meeting in Seoul, the country's president called the firing an "intolerable provocation." North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, trumpeted the beauty of the launch's "fascinating vapor" as the 36 1171637 nuclear tests are seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear armed long-range missile arsenal. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1171747 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. Defense Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South Korean Aegis 36 1172060 long-range rocket tests since taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. North Korea says its rocket launches are satellite missions, but the US, South Korea and others say they are a covert test 36 1172091 US, South Korea and others say they are a covert test of ballistic missile technology. The UN Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 1172132 engines and other technology. The Jan. 6 nuclear test has led to another push in the UN to tighten sanctions. North Korea in 2013 also did a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast 36 1172189 the world's most heavily armed and the rivals' navies occasionally trade gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities 36 1172200 gunfire near a disputed boundary in the Yellow Sea. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. North Korea has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. The North 36 1172484 be in defiance of repeated warnings by outside governments that suspect it is a banned test of ballistic missile technology. North Korea originally told the International Maritime Organization and other agencies that it would attempt a satellite launch between Feb. 8 and 36 1172818 the launch pad is located on Monday, Thursday and next Saturday. He spoke on condition of anonymity, citing office rules. North Korea previously tested nuclear explosive devices in 2006, 2009 and 2013, and claimed it successfully delivered a satellite into orbit in 36 1172934 The launch will surely amplify calls by the US and South Korea for more stringent trade and financial sanctions against North Korea . However, skeptics question whether sanctions will ever meaningfully influence one of the least trade-dependent economies on the planet. Most 36 1182450 Sunday morning, its path tracked separately by the United States, Japan and South Korea. No damage from debris was reported. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, said it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite 36 1182643 seen as crucial steps toward the Norths ultimate goal of a nuclear armed missile that could hit the U.S. mainland. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1182731 and Washington have agreed to begin talks on a possible deployment of the THADD missile defence system in South Korea. North Korea has long decried the 28,500 U.S. troops stationed in South Korea, and Beijing would see a South Korean deployment of 36 1182844 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South 36 1183296 taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. The UN Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 1183322 missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines and other technology. If North Korea has only nuclear weapons, thats not that intimidating. If they have only rockets, thats not that intimidating, either. But if 36 1183380 becomes a global issue, said Kwon Sejin, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. In 2013, North Korea conducted a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats to 36 1183410 international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats to fire nuclear missiles at the U.S. and Seoul. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at 36 1189531 active behaviour of the child for the tragedy. Seoul: A month after shocking the world with its fourth nuclear test, North Korea has followed through with its plans to fire a long-range rocket, defying outside governments that see the launch as 36 1189610 States. A look at some key developments in North Korea's nuclear weapons and long-range missile programs: Feb. 7, 2016: North Korea launches a long-range rocket. Feb. 6. 2016: North Korea moves the rocket's launch window to Feb. 7-14. Jan 36 1189620 nuclear weapons and long-range missile programs: Feb. 7, 2016: North Korea launches a long-range rocket. Feb. 6. 2016: North Korea moves the rocket's launch window to Feb. 7-14. Jan. 6, 2016: North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test and 36 1189634 long-range rocket. Feb. 6. 2016: North Korea moves the rocket's launch window to Feb. 7-14. Jan. 6, 2016: North Korea conducts its fourth nuclear test and claims it successfully tested a "miniaturised" hydrogen bomb. Many outsiders are skeptical. Feb. 13 36 1189657 its fourth nuclear test and claims it successfully tested a "miniaturised" hydrogen bomb. Many outsiders are skeptical. Feb. 13, 2013: North Korea conducts its third nuclear test. Dec. 12, 2012: North Korea launches a long-range rocket carrying a satellite. The US 36 1189667 miniaturised" hydrogen bomb. Many outsiders are skeptical. Feb. 13, 2013: North Korea conducts its third nuclear test. Dec. 12, 2012: North Korea launches a long-range rocket carrying a satellite. The US North American Aerospace Defense Command says the North appears to 36 1189698 US North American Aerospace Defense Command says the North appears to have put an object into space. April 13, 2012: North Korea launches a long-range rocket that fizzles shortly after liftoff. North Korea says it failed to deliver a satellite into 36 1189710 put an object into space. April 13, 2012: North Korea launches a long-range rocket that fizzles shortly after liftoff. North Korea says it failed to deliver a satellite into orbit. The US announces it will not carry out the food aid 36 1189736 deliver a satellite into orbit. The US announces it will not carry out the food aid deal. Feb. 29, 2012: North Korea announces a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in food aid deal with the US . May 11, 2010 36 1189758 announces a moratorium on nuclear and long-range missile tests in food aid deal with the US . May 11, 2010: North Korea claims to have succeeded in nuclear fusion reaction, leading to speculation that the country was attempting to build a more 36 1189791 that the country was attempting to build a more powerful bomb. Outside experts doubt the North's claim. June 13, 2009: North Korea says it will start enriching uranium in addition to its plutonium-based program. Feb. 15, 2009: North Korea claims it 36 1189809 13, 2009: North Korea says it will start enriching uranium in addition to its plutonium-based program. Feb. 15, 2009: North Korea claims it has the right to "space development. April 14, 2009: North Korea quits six-party nuclear disarmament talks and 36 1189822 its plutonium-based program. Feb. 15, 2009: North Korea claims it has the right to "space development. April 14, 2009: North Korea quits six-party nuclear disarmament talks and vows to restart nuclear facilities in protest against international condemnation over its rocket 36 1189848 disarmament talks and vows to restart nuclear facilities in protest against international condemnation over its rocket launch. April 5, 2009: North Korea launches a long-range rocket said to be carrying a satellite. The North claims success, but US North American Aerospace 36 1189880 satellite. The North claims success, but US North American Aerospace Defense Command says no satellite reaches orbit. May 25, 2009: North Korea conducts its second nuclear test. Oct. 11, 2008: US removes North Korea from list of states that sponsor terrorism after 36 1189892 says no satellite reaches orbit. May 25, 2009: North Korea conducts its second nuclear test. Oct. 11, 2008: US removes North Korea from list of states that sponsor terrorism after the North, which had stopped disablement moves to its plutonium plant, agrees 36 1189926 stopped disablement moves to its plutonium plant, agrees to resume disablement and allow access of US inspectors. July 14, 2007: North Korea shuts down its main Nyongbyon reactor, later starts disabling it. Feb. 13, 2007: North Korea agrees to disable its main 36 1189941 US inspectors. July 14, 2007: North Korea shuts down its main Nyongbyon reactor, later starts disabling it. Feb. 13, 2007: North Korea agrees to disable its main nuclear facilities in return for energy aid and other benefits. July 5, 2006: North Korea 36 1189961 North Korea agrees to disable its main nuclear facilities in return for energy aid and other benefits. July 5, 2006: North Korea fires a three-stage rocket with a potential range of 6,700 kilometers (4,100 miles), but it fizzles after liftoff, according 36 1189989 a potential range of 6,700 kilometers (4,100 miles), but it fizzles after liftoff, according to South Korean and US officials. North Korea has never acknowledged the launch. Oct. 9, 2006: After citing "extreme" threats of a US nuclear attack, North Korea detonates 36 1190008 officials. North Korea has never acknowledged the launch. Oct. 9, 2006: After citing "extreme" threats of a US nuclear attack, North Korea detonates a nuclear device for the first time. Oct. 15, 2006: UN Security Council adopts a resolution condemning the test 36 1190034 for the first time. Oct. 15, 2006: UN Security Council adopts a resolution condemning the test, imposing sanctions and banning North Korea from activities related to its nuclear weapons program, including "their means of delivery and related materials." A radioactive material has 36 1194484 with a file footage about North Korea's rocket launch at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP) Seoul: North Korea launched a long-range rocket today carrying what it has called a satellite, but its neighbours and Washington denounced the 36 1194562 the rocket had put an object into orbit, quashing earlier media reports indicating the it might have failed in flight. North Korea said the launch of its satellite Kwangmyongsong-4, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, was a "complete success" and 36 1194621 given by his son, leader Kim Jong Un, who is believed to be 33 years old. Read: US denounces provocative' North Korea rocket launch Japan PM Shinzo Abe calls North Korean launch 'absolutely intolerable' China expresses regret over North Korea rocket launch 36 1194639 denounces provocative' North Korea rocket launch Japan PM Shinzo Abe calls North Korean launch 'absolutely intolerable' China expresses regret over North Korea rocket launch North Korea's state TV carried still pictures of a white rocket that closely resembles a previously launched rocket 36 1194792 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition 36 1194794 Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea. North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments 36 1194828 an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments that see it as a long-range missile test. Read: Developments in North Korea nuke and missile programs UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on North Korea The UN Security Council will hold 36 1194842 range missile test. Read: Developments in North Korea nuke and missile programs UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on North Korea The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the launch, at the request of the 36 1194901 it did not believe that it posed a threat to the United States or its allies, defence officials said. Isolated North Korea had initially given a February 8-25 time frame for the launch but on Saturday changed that to February 7 36 1194983 and peaceful purposes". 'Flagrant Violation' The United States will work with the UN Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for its launch, US Secretary of State John Kerry said. Calling the launch a flagrant violation of UN 36 1195086 the United States, Japan and Australia on sanctions. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the launch "absolutely unacceptable", especially after North Korea had tested a nuclear device last month. "We will respond resolutely, coordinating closely with the international community," he told reporters 36 1195149 did not take any action, Japan's NHK reported. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the launch and urged North Korea to "halt its provocative actions". China expressed regret and called on all sides to act cautiously and refrain from taking 36 1195199 Korean peninsula. China is North Korea's main ally, although it disapproves of its nuclear weapons programme. "China expresses regret that North Korea , in spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a 36 1195232 on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a launch," Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement. North Korea has said that its fourth nuclear test, on January 6, was of a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and 36 1195262 January 6, was of a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and other governments have expressed doubt over that claim. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturising a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 1195322 resembling a type that could reach the US West Coast, but there is no evidence the missiles have been tested. North Korea says it has a sovereign right to pursue a space programme. What a pigs ear this Government is making of 36 1198229 dollar business came close to collapse during the financial crisis. People watch a TV news reporting a rocket launch in North Korea , at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016. For North Korea's propaganda machine, the long-range rocket launch 36 1198352 Sunday morning, its path tracked separately by the United States, Japan and South Korea. No damage from debris was reported. North Korea , which calls its launches part of a peaceful space program, said it had successfully put a new Earth observation satellite 36 1198500 seen as crucial steps toward the North's ultimate goal of a nuclear-armed missile that could hit the US mainland. North Korea under leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to bolster its nuclear arsenal unless Washington scraps what Pyongyang calls a hostile 36 1198588 and Washington have agreed to begin talks on a possible deployment of the THADD missile defense system in South Korea. North Korea has long decried the 28,500 US troops stationed in South Korea, and Beijing would see a South Korean deployment of 36 1198701 self-reliance; the Day of the Shining Star refers to the Feb. 16 birthday of former dictator Kim Jong Il. North Korea has previously staged rocket launches to mark important anniversaries. South Korean Defence Ministry spokesman Moon Sang Gyun said a South 36 1198775 South Korean radars at 9:36 a.m. off the southwestern coast. There was no reported damage in South Korea. Read: North Korea rocket launch a 'direct violation' of five UN resolutions: NATO chief The US Strategic Command issued a statement saying that 36 1199130 taking over after the death of his father, dictator Kim Jong Il, in late 2011. The UN Security Council prohibits North Korea from nuclear and ballistic missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines 36 1199156 missile activity. Experts say that ballistic missiles and rockets in satellite launches share similar bodies, engines and other technology. "If North Korea has only nuclear weapons, that's not that intimidating. If they have only rockets, that's not that intimidating, either. But if 36 1199214 becomes a global issue," said Kwon Sejin, a professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. In 2013, North Korea conducted a nuclear test and then unnerved the international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats to 36 1199244 international community by orchestrating an escalating campaign of bombast, including threats to fire nuclear missiles at the US and Seoul. North Korea has spent decades trying to develop operational nuclear weapons. It has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at 36 1199275 It has said that plutonium and highly enriched uranium facilities at its main Nyongbyon nuclear complex are in operation. Read: North Korea launches space rocket in defiance of sanctions threats The North is thought to have a small arsenal of crude atomic 36 1199418 showing an image of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo: AP) North Korea on Sunday had defied international warnings and launched a long-range rocket that the United Nations and others call a 36 1199512 Korea's rocket launch: United Nations The United Nations Security Council will hold an emergency meeting today in New York over North Korea 's launch of a long-range rocket, diplomats said. The closed-door talks were requested by South Korea as well 36 1199632 Security Council resolutions. North Korea's actions continue to present a threat to regional and international security." "In conducting this provocation, North Korea has clearly demonstrated that it is intent on prioritising the development of its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes over improving 36 1199726 Asia on the whole...(and) inflict serious damage to the security of the countries of the region, first and foremost North Korea itself," the foreign ministry said in a statement. Russia, which is one of the few backers of the isolated Stalinist 36 1199946 Council resolutions. Taiwan Taiwan said its security had not been affected by North Korea's launch of a rocket carrying what North Korea has said is a satellite. The launch could advance North Korea's long-range missile technology after its fourth nuclear test 36 1206658 Donald Trump is more full of it than a Christmas turkey but he is right about China having influence over North Korea . North Korea should be a problem for China, not for the United States. South Korea can defend themselves, do not 36 1206660 is more full of it than a Christmas turkey but he is right about China having influence over North Korea. North Korea should be a problem for China, not for the United States. South Korea can defend themselves, do not need the 36 1206703 States to be there. How long is the USA supposed to stay in Korea? Been there for over 60 years. North Korea is not a threat to American national security. It is a dinky craphole country and that piece of crap missed 36 1206730 American national security. It is a dinky craphole country and that piece of crap missed can be easily shot down. North Korea knows if they really start an aggression, it will be the end of them. North Korea is basically ran by 36 1206746 be easily shot down. North Korea knows if they really start an aggression, it will be the end of them. North Korea is basically ran by gangsters. Rich gangsters who do not want to give up what they have. They want to 36 1206782 what they have. They want to make fake money, crystal meth, export slave labor to other crap countries. But again, North Korea should be a China problem. The Chinese created this country by defending North Korea in the Korean War, there wouldn't 36 1206796 to other crap countries. But again, North Korea should be a China problem. The Chinese created this country by defending North Korea in the Korean War, there wouldn't be this mess if it were not for them. Send American troops home and 36 1238916 STAR Delton Lee Johnson holds a photograph of himself and his wife, Margaret, taken at the South Korean border to North Korea in 2003 when symptoms of Alzheimers disease affected her sense of direction. KAREN QUINCY LOBERG/THE STAR Aide Lourdes Velazquez 36 1241384 North Korea's move as "deeply deplorable" and "in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions." Russia, which shares a border with North Korea and is one of the country's few backers, said Pyongyang displayed "audacious disdain for the norms of international law." The 36 1241458 to Sunday's launch, expressing "regret" the North disregarded the opposition from the international community. Julie Bishop, Australia's foreign minister said North Korea is a "threat to world peace" and condemned North Korea's "provocative, dangerous and destabilizing behavior." U.S. Republican presidential candidates talked 36 1242139 closing statement, Trump again brought up the issue, saying that Cruz only won Iowa because he got Ben Carsons votes. North Korea The seven presidential hopefuls also addressed the threat of North Korea, which minutes earlier reportedly carried out a ballistic missile 36 1242150 only won Iowa because he got Ben Carsons votes. North Korea The seven presidential hopefuls also addressed the threat of North Korea , which minutes earlier reportedly carried out a ballistic missile test in violation of U.N. sanctions. Jeb Bush took the firmest 36 1243262 of them foreigners. South Korea and the U.S. will formally discuss deploying a missile-defense system known as THAAD, after North Korea claimed to have launched a satellite into space. A joint statement by both militaries said the talks will "explore the 36 1243391 deputy defense minister for policy. "The Korea-U.S. alliance had no choice but to take such a defense action because North Korea staged a strategic provocation and is refusing to have a genuine dialogue on denuclearization," Yoo said in a joint briefing 36 1265037 it to "halt its provocative actions," Ban's press office said in a statement on Saturday. "It is deeply deplorable that ( North Korea ) has conducted a launch using ballistic missile technology in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions on 6 February 2016 despite 36 1265073 resolutions on 6 February 2016 despite the united plea of the international community against such an act," the office said. North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has said is a satellite. The UN Security Council plans 36 1265116 hold an emergency closed-door session on the North Korean launch on Saturday at 11am ET (4pm GMT). SEOUL/TOKYO - North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has alledged is a satellite. However, North Korea's neighbours and 36 1265206 rocket had put an object into orbit, quashing earlier media reports indicating that the rocket might have failed in flight. North Korea said the launch of its satellite Kwangmyongsong-4, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, was a "complete success," and 36 1265413 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . North Korean long range missile launch (Photo: Reuters) North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a 36 1265423 the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea. North Korean long range missile launch (Photo: Reuters) North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments 36 1265511 it did not believe that it posed a threat to the United States or its allies, defense officials said. Isolated North Korea had initially given a Feb. 8-25 time frame for the launch but on Saturday changed that to Feb. 7 36 1265594 and peaceful purposes". 'Flagrant Violation' The United States will work with the UN Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for its launch, US Secretary of State John Kerry said. Calling the launch a flagrant violation of UN 36 1265697 the United States, Japan and Australia on sanctions. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the launch "absolutely unacceptable", especially after North Korea had tested a nuclear device last month. "We will respond resolutely, coordinating closely with the international community," he told reporters 36 1265757 did not take any action, Japan's NHK reported. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the launch and urged North Korea to "halt its provocative actions". Alledged North Korean ballistic missile as seen from China (Photo: AP) China expressed regret and 36 1265828 disapproves of its nuclear weapons program. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said in a statement, "China expresses regret that North Korea , in spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a 36 1265851 spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a launch." North Korea has shown off two versions of a ballistic missile resembling a type that could reach the US West Coast, and 36 1265889 US West Coast, and is believed to be working on miniaturising a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile. Meanwhile, North Korea maintains that it has a sovereign right to pursue a space program. Joint Arab List MK Haneen Zoabi was convicted 36 1270861 Security Council resolutions." US Ambassador Samantha Power told reporters: "We will ensure that the Security Council imposes serious consequences. DPRK's ( North Korea ) latest transgressions require our response to be even firmer." Sign up to get the latest news delivered to your inbox 36 1280573 be accused of selling false hope to people and Canadians will turn on them," he said. Washington: While a defiant North Korea on Sunday claimed that its space programme is for peaceful purposes, many analysts worry that it is designed to mask 36 1280808 nuclear weapon, in an announcement that was met with skepticism from US officials. While the White House was adamant that North Korea did not yet have the capability, other experts were not so sure. US Army General Curtis Scaparrotti, the commander of 36 1280893 to be able to withstand the flight on a ballistic missile, experts say. The Taepodong rocket, currently under development in North Korea and closely related to the Unha device used to launch Pyongyang's satellites, is believed to have a range of up 36 1280936 9,000 kilometers, putting most of Western Europe, Asia and the western US under threat. While an ICBM is vital if North Korea wants to threaten the US mainland, American military bases in Asia are likely well within range of existing technology, to 36 1280987 of two key US allies. Analysts agree that Pyongyang already possesses a nuclear arsenal of around a dozen nuclear weapons. North Korea has also carried out submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) testing, which would make it far more difficult to detect launch 36 1281042 to travel. If confirmed, such a capability would threaten Hawaii and other US Pacific territories, the report said. Moscow/Seoul: North Korea intends to continue to launch rockets carrying satellites into space, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted the North Korean embassy in 36 1281111 science and technology, will continue to launch more man-made satellites," the embassy said in a statement, according to Interfax. North Korea on Sunday launched a long-range rocket carrying what it called a satellite, but its neighbours and the United States 36 1281179 it had detected a missile entering space, and South Korea's military said the rocket had put an object into orbit. North Korea said the launch of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-4, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, was a "complete success" and 36 1281343 satellite into orbit, but no signal has ever been detected from it. "If it can communicate with the Kwangmyongsong-4, North Korea will learn about operating a satellite in space," said David Wright, co-director and senior scientist at the Global Security 36 1281428 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition 36 1281430 Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea. North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments 36 1281488 emergency meeting to discuss the launch, at the request of the United States, Japan and South Korea, diplomats said. Isolated North Korea had initially given a Feb 8-25 time frame for the launch but on Saturday changed that to Feb 7 36 1281647 defence system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) was deployed to South Korea, it would be focused only on North Korea . South Korea had been reluctant to discuss openly the possibility of deploying THAAD. "North Korea continues to develop their nuclear 36 1281662 would be focused only on North Korea. South Korea had been reluctant to discuss openly the possibility of deploying THAAD. " North Korea continues to develop their nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programmes, and it is the responsibility of our Alliance to maintain 36 1281759 military said it would make annual military exercises with US forces "the most cutting-edge and the biggest" this year. North Korea objects to the drills as a prelude to war by a United States it says is bent on toppling the 36 1281815 of state John Kerry said the United States would work with the UN Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for what he called a flagrant violation of UN resolutions on North Korea's use of ballistic missile technology 36 1281932 main ally, although it disapproves of its nuclear weapons programme. Russia, which has in recent years forged closer ties with North Korea , said the launch could not but provoke a "decisive protest", adding Pyongyang had once again demonstrated a disregard for norms 36 1282005 country," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the launch and urged North Korea to "halt its provocative actions". Seoul: North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has said 36 1282013 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the launch and urged North Korea to "halt its provocative actions". Seoul: North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has said is a satellite, South Korea's defense ministry said 36 1282106 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . South Korea said it was trying to determine whether the launch had failed. North Korea, barred under UN sanctions from 36 1282121 camera at China's border with North Korea. South Korea said it was trying to determine whether the launch had failed. North Korea , barred under UN sanctions from using ballistic missile technology, had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket 36 1282180 test. The UN Security Council was likely to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the launch, diplomats said. North Korea had initially given a February 8-25 time frame for the launch but changed that to February 7-14 on 36 1282244 United States or its allies, defense officials said. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the launch "absolutely unacceptable", especially after North Korea had tested a nuclear device last month. "To launch a missile after conducting a nuclear test goes against the UN 36 1282309 down the rocket if it threatened the country, but did not take any action to do so, Japan's NHK reported. North Korea has said that its most recent nuclear test, its fourth, was a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and other 36 1282338 test, its fourth, was a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and other governments have expressed doubt over that claim. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturising a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 1282399 a type that could reach the US West Coast, but there is no evidence the missiles have been tested. Isolated North Korea says it has a sovereign right to pursue a space programme. It last launched a long-range rocket in December 36 1283257 announced the start of official negotiations with the US on possible deployment of an advanced US missile defence system after North Korea `s nuclear test and long-range rocket launch. The start of talks about deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defence 36 1283348 missile. UN Security Council resolutions ban Pyongyang from testing a rocket by use of ballistic missile technology. On January 6, North Korea tested what it claimed was its first H-bomb. Yoo Jeh-Seung, South Korea`s deputy defence minister for policy 36 1283379 Yoo Jeh-Seung, South Korea`s deputy defence minister for policy, said Seoul and Washington had shared a view that North Korea `s recent nuclear test and long-range rocket launch are a serious threat to peace and stability in South Korea 36 1283412 serious threat to peace and stability in South Korea and the entire Asia-Pacific region. To respond to the mounting North Korea threats, South Korea and the US decided to kick off negotiations on the THAAD deployment to enhance a joint missile 36 1283539 long-range rocket launches almost simultaneously. About a month after the fourth nuclear test, the Kwangmyongsong rocket lifted off from North Korea `s main Tonchang-ri launch station on the west coast. Two months before the third nuclear detonation, North Korea launched 36 1283558 from North Korea`s main Tonchang-ri launch station on the west coast. Two months before the third nuclear detonation, North Korea launched a three-stage Unha-3 rocket into space for the purpose of what it claimed was to deliver an 36 1283633 region of South Korea, it can intercept ballistic missiles launched from DPRK submarines, a South Korean defence ministry official said. North Korea reportedly test-fired its submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) three times in 2015. The SLBM is seen by some as 36 1283817 the site and infrastructure, while Washington would cover costs for the deployment and maintenance. The THAAD will be operated against North Korea alone, according to Seoul's defence ministry. The ministry believes that it can shoot down an estimated 2,000 North Korean ballistic 36 1284671 of UN Security Council resolutions. Tokyo and Washington called the consultations over the launch of a "so-called 'satellite' by North Korea in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions," in a letter to the Venezuela mission currently holding the council presidency. The 36 1290708 South Korean counterparts, U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power told reporters: "We will ensure that the Security Council imposes serious consequences. DPRK's ( North Korea ) latest transgressions require our response to be even firmer." North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since its first nuclear 36 1290719 ensure that the Security Council imposes serious consequences. DPRK's (North Korea) latest transgressions require our response to be even firmer." North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions since its first nuclear test in 2006. It has conducted three more atomic tests since 36 1291042 said. "China wants any steps to be measured but it wants the council to send a clear message to DPRK ( North Korea ) that it must comply with council resolutions." China expressed regret and concern over Sunday's rocket launch, which employed ballistic missile 36 1295619 and Faith Hung; Writing by Ben Blanchard; Editing by Mark Bendeich) By Ju-min Park and Jack Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it called a satellite, but its neighbours and the United States 36 1295687 it had detected a missile entering space, and South Korea's military said the rocket had put an object into orbit. North Korea said the launch of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-4, named after late leader Kim Jong Il, was a "complete success" and 36 1295851 satellite into orbit, but no signal has ever been detected from it. "If it can communicate with the Kwangmyongsong-4, North Korea will learn about operating a satellite in space," said David Wright, co-director and senior scientist at the Global Security 36 1295938 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . North Korea had notified U.N. agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition 36 1295940 Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea. North Korea had notified U.N. agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments 36 1296000 on Sunday to discuss the launch, at the request of the United States, Japan and South Korea, diplomats said. Isolated North Korea had initially given a Feb. 8-25 time frame for the launch but on Saturday changed that to Feb. 7 36 1296159 defence system called Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) was deployed to South Korea, it would be focused only on North Korea . South Korea had been reluctant to discuss openly the possibility of deploying THAAD. "North Korea continues to develop their nuclear 36 1296174 would be focused only on North Korea. South Korea had been reluctant to discuss openly the possibility of deploying THAAD. " North Korea continues to develop their nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and it is the responsibility of our Alliance to maintain 36 1296271 military said it would make annual military exercises with U.S. forces "the most cutting-edge and the biggest" this year. North Korea objects to the drills as a prelude to war by a United States it says is bent on toppling the 36 1296327 of State John Kerry said the United States would work with the U.N. Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for what he called a flagrant violation of U.N. resolutions on North Korea's use of ballistic missile technology 36 1296468 main ally, but it disapproves of its nuclear weapons programme. Russia, which has in recent years forged closer ties with North Korea , said the launch could not but provoke a "decisive protest", adding Pyongyang had once again demonstrated a disregard for norms 36 1296541 country," Russia's foreign ministry said in a statement. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon strongly condemned the launch and urged North Korea to "halt its provocative actions". South Korean President Park Geun-hye said it was an unforgivable act of provocation. Australia 36 1296591 while Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the launch was "absolutely unacceptable", especially after the North's nuclear test last month. North Korea has said that its fourth nuclear test was of a hydrogen bomb. The United States and other governments have expressed 36 1296617 fourth nuclear test was of a hydrogen bomb. The United States and other governments have expressed doubt over that claim. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturising a nuclear warhead to put on a missile, but many experts say it 36 1297193 struggled repeatedly to hold credible elections. Haiti is also wracked by poverty and the aftereffects of a devastating 2010 earthquake. North Korea said Sunday it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as another defiant step 36 1297562 talks on the deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in South Korea to counter the growing threat from North Korea . "It is time to move forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in 36 1297589 forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in South Korea. As well as North Korea , China and Russia are both strongly opposed to any such deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) system 36 1297785 heavy price for pushing ahead with the launch, but analysts said the North's timing was intended to minimise the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 1297854 avoiding a collapse of the regime in Pyongyang and the possibility of a US-allied unified Korea on its border. North Korea last launched a long-range rocket in December 2012, placing a similar Earth observation satellite in orbit. Western intelligence experts 36 1306985 David Stamp) WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States will work with the United Nations Security Council on "significant measures" to hold North Korea to account for its launching of a rocket, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Saturday. Calling the launch 36 1326651 who became the top target in a rollicking ABC News debate that veered sometimes chaotically from Islamic State terrorists and North Korea to health care and immigration. In an urgent bid to slow Rubio down ahead of Tuesdays New Hampshire primary, New 36 1329977 deafening. In addition to the usual deployments, Okinawa has seen an influx of U.S. jet fighters and stealth bombers since North Korea conducted a nuclear test last month. The long-range rocket North Korea launched Sunday passed over Okinawa. The central government 36 1329989 of U.S. jet fighters and stealth bombers since North Korea conducted a nuclear test last month. The long-range rocket North Korea launched Sunday passed over Okinawa. The central government appears to think it can outlast the protesters, said Douglas Lummis, an 36 1331953 China. After an emergency meeting at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Sunday, members of the Security Council accused North Korea of defying repeated warnings with an action that constitutes a clear threat to international peace and security. [North Korea says 36 1331972 accused North Korea of defying repeated warnings with an action that constitutes a clear threat to international peace and security. [ North Korea says it has conducted a successful hydrogen bomb test] The members of the Security Council strongly condemn this launch, the 36 1332048 development of nuclear weapons delivery systems. 1 of 50 Full Screen Autoplay Close Skip Ad What life looks like inside North Korea View Photos Scenes from inside the hermit kingdom. Caption Scenes from the hermit kingdom. April 14, 2016 A girl dances 36 1332269 possible deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system that uses ground-based launchers to shoot down missiles. North Korea continues to develop their nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and it is the responsibility of our alliance to maintain 36 1332439 where leaders may be less inclined to comply with warnings from China or trust Beijings assertions that it can keep North Korea in check. The anti-missile system has been controversial in South Korea, which has increasingly close economic and diplomatic ties 36 1332685 that negotiations are the only viable solution to the predicament on the Korean Peninsula, as China has repeatedly pointed out. North Korea said Saturday that it had fired a Kwangmyongsong-4 (the name translates as lode star), a newer-model satellite than 36 1332856 measures, breaking new ground here, exceeding the expectations of [North Korean leader] Kim Jong Un. Anna Fifield reported from Tokyo. North Korea on Sunday declared that it had successfully put an earth observation satellite into orbit under the direct orders of leader 36 1332942 space. The United States, Japan and South Korea immediately condemned the launch, a move widely seen as another step toward North Korea mastering the technology for making a missile capable of striking the mainland United States. The U.N. Security Council called an 36 1332980 Security Council called an emergency meeting for later Sunday to discuss how to respond to the countrys latest provocation. But North Korea gloated about its most recent advance into space. It said it that it had fired a Kwangmyongsong-4 (the name 36 1333150 of focusing on the importance of science and technology, she said. Kim, the 33-year-old third-generation leader of North Korea , personally signed the order to launch on Saturday, Ri said. The satellite entered orbit after nine minutes and 46 seconds 36 1333210 Republican presidential debate started, and candidates Donald Trump and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) both urged China to get tough. [ North Korea announces plan to launch rocket carrying observation satellite] The rocket launch was expected Pyongyang had given warnings to maritime and 36 1333407 this was an attempted space launch, said Melissa Hanham, a nuclear expert at the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies. North Korea previously fired a Kwangmyongsong-3 on an Unha-3 (galaxy) missile into orbit in December 2012, the month that North 36 1333428 Korea previously fired a Kwangmyongsong-3 on an Unha-3 (galaxy) missile into orbit in December 2012, the month that North Korea marked the first anniversary of the death of Kim Jong Il, the current leaders father. Kims regime had said it 36 1333494 window began. Sundays launch also coincides with another key date: North Koreas celebration of Kim Jong Ils birthday, Feb. 16. North Korea has said the launches were of satellites intended for scientific purposes, but analysts and many governments see this as a 36 1333519 launches were of satellites intended for scientific purposes, but analysts and many governments see this as a disguised missile test. North Korea has successfully launched short- and medium-range missiles but has been working to develop a reliable long-range intercontinental ballistic 36 1333717 also means that at some level, theyre still able to evade sanctions. Nevertheless, the international community immediately resumed calls for North Korea to face strong punishment for its actions through more sanctions. A spokesman for U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called 36 1333745 actions through more sanctions. A spokesman for U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the launch deeply deplorable and exhorted North Korea to halt its provocative actions and return to compliance with its international obligations. Both South Korean President Park Geun-hye 36 1333879 and undermine peace and security in the broader region, she said in a statement. [China backs U.N. move to denounce North Korea over nuclear test] Rice also reiterated calls mainly directed at China, North Koreas closest ally and a veto-wielding permanent 36 1333916 and a veto-wielding permanent member of the Security Council for the international community to stand together and demonstrate to North Korea that its reckless actions must have serious consequences. But China does not seem particularly keen to crack down on its 36 1333992 to the predicament on the Korean Peninsula, as China has repeatedly pointed out. A series of U.N. resolutions has prohibited North Korea from carrying out nuclear or ballistic missile tests, but Kims regime has shown little regard for these orders. Yoongjung Seo 36 1334725 the earliest possible deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, known as THAAD. The announcement came hours after North Korea put a satellite into orbit, a launch widely viewed as part of the regimes efforts to develop its inter-continental 36 1334750 into orbit, a launch widely viewed as part of the regimes efforts to develop its inter-continental ballistic missile technology. North Korea continues to develop their nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, and it is the responsibility of our alliance to maintain 36 1334976 South Korean statement stated explicitly that if THAAD was deployed to the Korean Peninsula, it would be focused solely on North Korea . North Koreas rocket, an Unha-3, was launched Saturday from a site near the Chinese border. It flew down the 36 1340692 meters of natural gas of undiscovered reserves. The White House condemned the Sunday launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea , expressing its commitment to security of regional allies. Earlier Sunday, North Korea launched a long-range rocket from the country's 36 1340704 Sunday launch of a long-range rocket by North Korea, expressing its commitment to security of regional allies. Earlier Sunday, North Korea launched a long-range rocket from the country's northwest. "We condemn today's launch and North Korea's determination to prioritize its 36 1340823 allies and respond to North Korean provocations," Rice said. The UN Security Council may shortly hold an emergency meeting after North Korea conducted a rocket launch on Sunday, a diplomatic source in the United Nations said. Earlier Sunday, North Korea launched a 36 1340841 meeting after North Korea conducted a rocket launch on Sunday, a diplomatic source in the United Nations said. Earlier Sunday, North Korea launched a long-range rocket from the country's northwest. The source told RIA Novosti that the session, likely to be 36 1347663 the Korea-US alliance," said Ryu Je-Seung, policy director at the defence ministry in Seoul. Search Keywords: Short link: North Korea said Sunday it had successfully put a satellite into orbit, with a rocket launch widely condemned as a disguised ballistic 36 1347929 discussions on the deployment of an advanced US missile defence system in South Korea to counter the growing threat from North Korea . "It is time to move forward on this issue," said Thomas Vandal, commander of the Eighth US Army based in 36 1348094 heavy price for pushing ahead with launch, but analysts said the North's timing was carefully calculated to minimise the repercussions. " North Korea likely calculates that a launch so soon after the nuclear test will probably only incrementally affect the UN sanctions arising 36 1348190 avoiding a collapse of the regime in Pyongyang and the possibility of a US-allied unified Korea on its border. North Korea last launched a long-range rocket in December 2012, placing a similar Earth observation satellite in orbit. Western intelligence experts 36 1348302 come down as well as go up," said aerospace engineer John Schilling, who has closely followed the North's missile programme. " North Korea has never demonstrated the ability to build a re-entry vehicle that can survive at even half the speed an 36 1348391 rapid and tough" response from the UN Security Council. "France condemns with the utmost firmness the new flagrant violation by North Korea of the resolutions of the Security Council," the presidential Elysee Palace said in a statement. "The launch... is a senseless 36 1348522 This launch is in direct violation of five United Nations Security Council Resolutions," he said. Those resolutions "repeatedly call for North Korea to suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme, to re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium 36 1348601 not to threaten with or conduct any launches using ballistic missile technology and to refrain from any further provocative actions." North Korea earlier announced that it had placed a satellite into orbit under its right to the "peaceful and independent" use of 36 1348634 its right to the "peaceful and independent" use of space. But the launch breached multiple UN resolutions aimed at preventing North Korea from acquiring a missile capable of carrying out a long-range strike, in addition to its suspected quest to build 36 1351261 tracking the rocket's trajectory say it did not pose a threat to the United States or its allies. In 2012, North Korea also successfully launched a three-stage rocket putting a satellite into orbit. Japan reportedly did not take action to shoot 36 1351345 had earlier reported the rocket failed to reach orbit and instead fell into the sea near South Korea's Jeju islands. North Korea later released a statement through its official state news agency KCNA confirming the launch. "Scientists and technicians of the DPRK 36 1351434 facility near the northwestern border with China. The rocket headed on a southward trajectory passing over Japan's southern Okinawa islands. North Korea launched a long-range rocket Sunday, carrying what it said is a satellite in defiance of UN sanctions barring it 36 1351598 of the United States, Japan and South Korea. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said it was "deeply deplorable that [ North Korea ] has conducted a launch using ballistic missile technology in violation of relevant Security Council resolutions." U.S. Secretary of State John 36 1351787 In response to the nuclear test, the United States and its allies are already advocating for stronger international sanctions against North Korea to impose real economic pain by restricting shipping, aviation, and trade of resources, including coal and fuel. The U.S. Congress 36 1351831 working on unilateral sanctions legislation that would target third parties companies and banks -- many in China -- that do business with North Korea . South Korea is reportedly considering closing the Kaesong Industrial Complex in response to the North's rocket launch. The jointly run 36 1352054 Pyongyang announced Saturday. Earlier it had alerted international meteorological and telecommunications agencies the launch would take place Feb. 8-25. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturizing a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 1352084 nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it is some time away from perfecting such technology. North Korea is believed to have over 1,000 Soviet model missiles that can reach targets in South Korea and Japan, and enough 36 1352122 and Japan, and enough plutonium to make eight to 12 nuclear bombs. Last year U.S. military authorities said they believe North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea 36 1352142 North Korea has the ability to miniaturize a nuclear warhead to fit on a KN-08 long range missile, although North Korea has not yet demonstrated this capability. Biodiesel plant explosion in Spain kills two, seriously injures one 2016-02-07 09 36 1387356 to form govt or face new elections in J&K Jammu and Kashmir crisis deepens, PDP stalls govt formation --- ENDS --- North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has said is a satellite, South Korea's defense ministry said 36 1387416 seen from the Chinese border city of Dandong, in this photo taken February 7, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Kyodo By Reuters: North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has said is a satellite, South Korea's defense ministry said 36 1387509 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . advertisement South Korea said it was trying to determine whether the launch had failed. North Korea, barred under UN sanctions 36 1387525 at China's border with North Korea. advertisement South Korea said it was trying to determine whether the launch had failed. North Korea , barred under UN sanctions from using ballistic missile technology, had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket 36 1387584 test. The UN Security Council was likely to hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the launch, diplomats said. North Korea had initially given a February 8-25 time frame for the launch but changed that to February 7-14 on 36 1387648 United States or its allies, defense officials said. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called the launch "absolutely unacceptable", especially after North Korea had tested a nuclear device last month. "To launch a missile after conducting a nuclear test goes against the UN 36 1387713 down the rocket if it threatened the country, but did not take any action to do so, Japan's NHK reported. North Korea has said that its most recent nuclear test, its fourth, was a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and other 36 1387742 test, its fourth, was a hydrogen bomb. However, the United States and other governments have expressed doubt over that claim. North Korea is believed to be working on miniaturising a nuclear warhead to mount on a missile, but many experts say it 36 1387803 a type that could reach the US West Coast, but there is no evidence the missiles have been tested. Isolated North Korea says it has a sovereign right to pursue a space programme. It last launched a long-range rocket in December 36 1387844 December 2012, sending into orbit an object it described as a communications satellite. Also Read: Time for criminal charges against North Korea leadership: UN --- ENDS --- The rocket was launched at around 9:30 a.m. Seoul time (0030 GMT) in a southward trajectory 36 1387889 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . The rocket was launched at around 9:30 a.m. Seoul time (0030 GMT) in a southward trajectory, as planned. Japan's 36 1387931 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . (Reuters) By Reuters: North Korea's state television said a long-range rocket launched on Sunday, ordered by leader Kim Jong 36 1388071 act cautiously and refrain from taking steps that might further raise tensions on the Korean peninsula. "China expresses regret that North Korea , in spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a 36 1388124 the ministry's website. She added that dialogue is the only way to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region. North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday carrying what it has said is a satellite. The rocket was launched at 36 1388181 Fuji Television Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea . North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition 36 1388183 Network showed a streak of light heading into the sky, taken from a camera at China's border with North Korea. North Korea had notified UN agencies that it planned to launch a rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite, triggering opposition from governments 36 1388274 it did not believe that it posed a threat to the United States or its allies, defence officials said. Isolated North Korea had initially given a February 8-25 time frame for the launch but on Saturday changed that to February 7 36 1398374 launch on Saturday used ballistic military technology, and has been called destabilizing and provocative action. The recent nuclear test in North Korea is cause for international concern due to the countrys human rights record and instability. In January the US House of 36 1398406 rights record and instability. In January the US House of Representatives approved [JURIST report] legislation that would increase sanctions against North Korea for its continuation of nuclear testing. In November Japan and the EU circulated [JURIST report] a draft UN resolution condemning 36 1398487 of religion, privacy infringement, arbitrary imprisonment, prison camps and more. UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in North Korea Marzuki Darusman expressed deep concerns [JURIST report] regarding human rights violations in the country just a month earlier. In November 36 1398557 these concerns, the UN in June opened a new office [JURIST report] in Seoul to specifically monitor human rights in North Korea . Morcha protestors chased away in Birgunj, LPG bullets enter Indian entrepreneurs have chased away Madhesi Morcha cadres who went to