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Notes on the North Korean Missile Threat

Notes from Japan on the threat from North Korea....Japan is increasingly concerned that its security needs are being overlooked by the six-party talks aimed at dismantling North Korea's nuclear development program. Not only is the nuclear disarmament deal... ...full story at China Confidential

from China Confidential on Tue, Jul 10 2007

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