but IRAQ was the threat?
TOKYO, Japan (AP) -- Japanese and U.S. intelligence indicate North Korea may be preparing to launch a short-range Nodong missile, a Japanese media report said Thursday.
Nodong missiles have a range of about 1,300 kilometers (810 miles) and would be capable of striking parts of Japan's main islands, the Yomiuri said.
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