Japan has yet to confirm N. Korea's missile launch

Japan has yet to confirm N. Korea's missile launch

TOKYO, Napan - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks to reporters April 2 on reports that North Korea test-fired a short-range antiship missile. Koizumi's aide said Japan has yet to confirm the information. (Kyodo)

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