North Korea 'preparing to launch rocket'

South Korea says that North Korea has moved a long-range rocket to its north-western launch site in preparation for a launch.

Sun, 25 Mar, 2012 - 12:21

South Korea says that North Korea has moved a long-range rocket to its north-western launch site in preparation for a launch.

Officials from the South Korean Defence Ministry and Joint Chiefs of Staff officials said that the information comes from the South Korean and US militaries.

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