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December 10, 2012

N. Korea says it may delay controversial rocket launch
Seoul (AFP) Dec 9, 2012
North Korea said it may delay a much-criticised rocket launch originally scheduled for as early as Monday, as analysts say its efforts to mark a key anniversary were hampered by technical troubles. Scientists were "now seriously examining the issue of readjusting the launching time of the satellite for some reasons", the Korean Committee of Space Technology said in a statement carried by state media Sunday. The committee gave no further details. In a report late Sunday, South Korea's Yonhap ... read more

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