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> Why does the article quote North Korea's "right" to explore space in a peaceful manner?

Because if you run through the street, it's normal. If you run through the street shouting that you're exercising your right to run through the street in a peaceful manner, it's being super suspicious. (like naming state-controlled newspaper "The Truth") Also because everyone is aware they're experimenting with serious weapons and act as if they are disconnected from consequences, so it's worth paying attention.




The launch has already been condemned by the UN Security Council...

http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/07/asia/north-korea-rocket-launch...


> act as if they are disconnected from consequences

One suspects that pretty much everybody in the NK leadership is aware of the last few decades of international sanctions.


Sanctions are only a problem for the little people. The governing elites aren't missing any steak, iPhones, and caviar.


Were there any real changes though? They may be aware and happy to just live with the sanctions / embargoes.




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