The White House released a statement condemning the launch, saying:
"Despite the failure of its attempted missile launch, North Korea's
provocative action threatens regional security, violates international
law and contravenes its own recent commitments."
President Obama has been prepared to engage with North Korea in a constructive manner, the statement said, but he also insists that the
country live up to its earlier commitments and international obligations.
In response to the launch, Washington announced it was suspending plans to contribute food aid to the North in exchange for a rollback of its
nuclear programs.
Japan's Defense Minister Naiki Tanaka said, "We have confirmed that a certain flying object has been launched and fell after flying for just
over a minute." He did not say what exactly was launched...
http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/04/12/north-korea-reportedly-launches-rocket/
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