North Korea Test-Fires Seventh Missile

Posted on: Jul. 5th, 2006 || Source: washingtonpost.com | E-mail Article | Print Article

North Korea Test-Fires Seventh Missile

North Korea test-fired another missile today, at least its seventh such launch in 48 hours, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi told reporters in Tokyo.

Koizumi, speaking this morning, also said he could not rule out further launches, said Japan's Kyodo News Agency.

The test today was also confirmed by South Korean officials, wire services reported. Little reliable information was immediately available on the type and range of the latest missile tested.

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