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WargamerScott · 07-05-06, 11:12 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,202274,00.html

North Korea Has Three to Five More Missiles on Launch Pads
Wednesday, July 05, 2006

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has between three and five missiles on launch pads ready for firing, but none of them are the long-range intercontinental type, FOX News has confirmed.
All of the missiles are believed to be short- to medium-range and are of no threat to the United States, but could reach U.S. allies like Japan.
The South Korean defense minister, Yoon Kwang-ung, warned that further tests were possible, South Korean media reported Thursday.
"There is a possibility that North Korea will fire additional missiles," Yonhap news agency quoted him telling lawmakers.
But none of those missiles are reported to be Taepodong-2, a long-range ballistic missile that could reach the U.S.
FOX News has learned that U.S. officials do believe North Korea has more Taepodong-2 missiles, but there is no information that the North Koreans are preparing to launch any.
The North has also barred people from sailing into some areas off the coast until July 11 in a possible sign of preparations for additional launches, South Korean media has reported....

This is extremely provocative behavior.

Things could easily get out of hand.

07-05-06, 11:12 PM	#36
WargamerScott Loader Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bikini Bottom Posts: 90 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's not over yet.... http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,202274,00.html North Korea Has Three to Five More Missiles on Launch Pads Wednesday, July 05, 2006 SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has between three and five missiles on launch pads ready for firing, but none of them are the long-range intercontinental type, FOX News has confirmed. All of the missiles are believed to be short- to medium-range and are of no threat to the United States, but could reach U.S. allies like Japan. The South Korean defense minister, Yoon Kwang-ung, warned that further tests were possible, South Korean media reported Thursday. "There is a possibility that North Korea will fire additional missiles," Yonhap news agency quoted him telling lawmakers. But none of those missiles are reported to be Taepodong-2, a long-range ballistic missile that could reach the U.S. FOX News has learned that U.S. officials do believe North Korea has more Taepodong-2 missiles, but there is no information that the North Koreans are preparing to launch any. The North has also barred people from sailing into some areas off the coast until July 11 in a possible sign of preparations for additional launches, South Korean media has reported.... This is extremely provocative behavior. Things could easily get out of hand. __________________