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North Korean Rocket Said to Fail Moments After Liftoff
By: Choe Sang-Hun
The New York Times
April 12, 2012
2 pages
North Korea tried this morning, their local time of 7:40 AM, to launch a rocket, Uhna 3, that supposedly contained a satellite. Korean officials insisted that it was for peaceful purposes; however, despite what they said, the Obama administration and Japanese officials are clearly very worried. They believe that this is a step towards North Korea developing a nuclear missile to use as a weapon. Because the Korean government did not follow the warnings of others, Obama has since suspended the food aid that was intended for the malnourished citizens of North Korea. Obama has come under fire because he and Kim Jung-un had initially signed a pack, allowing the Koreans to receive food aid from the Americans, while promising to not delve into the world of nuclear weapons. Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney accused Obama of appeasement, saying that the North Koreans have a history of disregarding packs and treaties, and that Obama has played right into their hands. North Korea keeps insisting that it was a test trial for peaceful purposes, yet they are still being very closely monitored in America, as well as Japan.
The failed attempt has caused great shame and mostly embarrassment upon the new North Korean government, especially to the new ruler himself. Many think it will prompt them to create another missile quickly, just to prove themselves to the other nations that they can do it. Until then, it has been agreed to not give the North Koreans any aid in food or materials, whilst keeping a vigil watch on their activities.
I think that it is a good idea that multiple countries are keeping an eye on them. Historically, the North Koreans do not have a good precedent of being honest and well-meaning in their intentions. Therefore, I do think that Japan and the US have a legitimate basis for their paranoia over what they are up to. It also appears to be a public safety issue, which is important to our day to day lives, but especially Japan because they are neighbors.
The development of nuclear missile in North Korea is a new threat toward the nationalist countries. The countries around North Korea will definitely become alarmed by the rocket. Despite the agreement with US, North Korea developed it's power to continue Kim-Jong-Ill's achievements. Even though the rocket failed, North Korea will stand up again and will become even more successful. To stop the food aid not only gives a warning to North Korea, but also let North Korea to be alone. The communist countries have more and more nuclear weapons than US has expected. Soon, every county will have good enough power to declare a war.
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