U.S. weighs shootdown of N. Korea missile (Robert Burns/Associated Press)

"U.S. weighs shootdown of N. Korea missile  —  WASHINGTON - The Bush administration is weighing responses to a possible North Korean missile test that include attempting to shoot it down in flight over the Pacific, defense officials told The Associated Press...

U.S. weighs shootdown of N. Korea missile

"AP - If North Korea launches a long-range missile, as some U.S. officials say appears likely, then the Pentagon may get a first chance to use its unproven missile defenses against a real target."

N. Korea seeks talks on missile test

"Reuters - North Korea wants talks with the United States over its planned missile test, Yonhap news agency reported on Wednesday, a sign Pyongyang might be ready to step back from the mounting crisis."

North Korea wants direct talks with U.S.

"AP - North Korea said Wednesday it wants direct talks with the United States over its apparent plans to test-fire a long-range missile, a day after the country issued a bristling statement in which it declared its right to carry out the launch."

N. Korea Had Already Fired A Missle At Alaska

"Reports concerning the completed fueling of N Korea's long range Taepodong-2 missile and its planned launch within a month omit several key aspects of the story, including the fact that North Korea already launched a missile that hit Alaska. One would expect this story to...

North Korea fuels missile, readies launch, U.S. officials say (Reuters)

"North Korea fuels missile, readies launch, U.S. officials say  —  WASHINGTON (Reuters) — North Korea is believed to have completed fueling a missile capable of reaching Alaska, raising the probability of an imminent test launch, U.S. officials said on...

Rice warns North Korea on missile test

"AP - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice warned North Korea on Monday it will face consequences if it test-fires a missile thought to be powerful enough to reach the West Coast of the United States."

Cloudy sky casts shroud around North Korea missile plan

"Reuters - Clouds and storms closed in on Tuesday over a site where North Korea may be preparing to test a long-range missile, potentially delaying a flight that regional powers have warned the reclusive state not to launch."

U.S. warns North Korea on missile test

"AP - North Korea appeared close Sunday to test-firing a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States, prompting the White House to warn of an appropriate response and Japan to threaten a "fierce" protest to the United Nations."

North Korea said to have fueled missile for test

"Reuters - North Korea is believed to have completed fueling a missile capable of reaching Alaska, raising the probability of an imminent test launch, U.S. officials said on Sunday."

Fledgling US missile shield largely unproven

"WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Reports that North Korea is preparing to test fire a long-range missile have drawn renewed scrutiny of U.S. efforts to build a reliable system to intercept such missiles, which is still not...

Japan warned over abduction issue

"North Korea warns Japan against continuing to bring up the issue of abductions of its citizens in the 1970s and 80s."

Iran Gets First North Korean-Made Missiles

"AP - Iran has received its first batch of North Korean-made surface-to-surface missiles that put European countries within firing range, Israel's military intelligence chief said in an interview published Thursday."

North Korea -- Reuters Newsdesk

Also gives some miscellaneous information about Korea.

River crossing forces highlight North Korean military strength

Rivers. Go over them, go through them, go around them. Going around them is usually a very long journey. Not to be recommended if you are in a hurry.

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