N. Koreas says Kim Jong Un ordered launch

PYONGYANG, North Korea - The Dec. 14, 2012, edition of the Rodong Sinmun, the newspaper of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, carries a photo on its front page of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (top) ordering the launch of a "satellite" on Dec. 12 as well as a photo of his handwriting that says the party leadership "approves a satellite launch."

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