S. Korea retrieves debris of N. Korean rocket

S. Korea retrieves debris of N. Korean rocket

SEOUL, South Korea - Photo shows debris of North Korea's long-range rocket, which was launched on Dec. 12, 2012, unveiled to the media at Pyeongtaek naval base near Seoul on Dec. 14. South Korea's Navy retrieved the debris in waters off the country's west coast, a South Korean Defense Ministry spokesman said on Dec. 14.

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