And so it came to pass...
over Japan...
North Korea launched a rocket Sunday, despite warnings from Japan, South Korea and the United States not to proceed.
The rocket, launched at 11:30 a.m. -- 0230 UTC, passed over Japan, with the first stage landing in the Sea of Japan and a booster falling in the Pacific. Japanese officials said no debris fell on its territory.
U.S. State Department spokesman Fred Lash confirmed the launch, saying Washington regarded it as a "provocative act." Washington said it would take immediate steps to let North Korea know it cannot threaten the security of others with impunity.
Quickly, to the
Complaining Room!
The United Nations failed to agree on a response to North Korea's long-range rocket launch despite pressure from Washington and its allies for action...
Thanks a lot, for putting the "Un" in U.N.
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I think everyone is just tiptoeing around North Korea because they don't want to piss off China. However, I think China is intentionally letting N. Korea fuck with people as part of their diplomatic policy.
That's a fairly common theory; PRK as attack dog for PRC.
"If you think we're troublesome, you should be watching THESE guys instead."
*insert ancient Chinese secret sleight-of-hand here*
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