N. Korea launches 'satellite' despite international pressure

N. Korea launches 'satellite' despite international pressure

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada speaks at a news conference at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on April 5 following North Korea's rocket launch. (Kyodo)

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