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• Officials in South Korea reported that North Korea tested seven missiles on July 4, 2009. According to reports, the short range missiles reportedly flew 400 kilometers and were launched from a facility in the east coast of North Korea. The launch of the ballistic missiles is a violation of U.N. resolutions.http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-07-04-voa10.cfm

  On July 2, 2009, North Korea launched four short-range cruise missiles.http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,530004,00.html

• Fast Facts

  1. Two short-range missiles (SA-5) were fired on May 29, 2009
  2. The SA-5 has a range of 160 miles
  3. Second test date: May 26, 2009
  4. First test date: May 25, 2009
  5. The U.S. has denied any intention to attack North Korea
  6. The U.N. is considering sanctions on North Korea
  7. Launch location: East Coast of North Korea
  8. One ground to airShang Hi Daily: DPRK test-firest two more missiles (May 27, 2009)
  9. One ground to shipShang Hi Daily: DPRK test-firest two more missiles (May 27, 2009)
  10. Range 130 kilometersShang Hi Daily: DPRK test-firest two more missiles (May 27, 2009)
  11. Rumors third test may happen on May 27, 2009Shang Hi Daily: DPRK test-firest two more missiles (May 27, 2009)

• Previous Tests

  Several news sources have confirmed that North Korea launched at least one missile toward the East Sea on May 16, 2009. According to Reuters, two short range missiles were fired into the sea.Reuters: FTSE slips as N. Korea missiles spook investors (May 26, 2009) The day before the launch (May 25, 2009) the country tested an underground nuclear bomb.

  On May 29, 2009, North Korea tested two short-range air-to-ground missiles only a day after testing a nuclear bomb underground. The brand of missile is reportedly the SA-5, which was developed by the Soviet Union. The North Korean government also stated that it will act in "self defense" if provoked by the United Nations.ABCNews: NKorea Test-Fires Missile... (May 29, 2009)

  According to Shanghai Daily the country tested an underground nuclear bomb somewhere in the Northeast quadrant of the country on May 25, 2009. According to reports the bomb was powerful enough to destroy a large city.Shang Hi Daily: DPRK test-firest two more missiles (May 27, 2009)

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