Sunday, December 23, 2012

20. North Korea Rocket Might Have Western United States in its Range



Daniel Politi wrote an article on December 23rd about North Korea’s status in missile technology. He says that according to South Korean officials, debris from a test rocket launch show that the North Koreans have the capability of firing a missile that could reach more than 6,200 miles away, an area which includes the United States. However, Politi reassures his readers that they don’t have the technology to deliver a nuclear strike through that missile. In addition, South Korean officials believe the North Koreans could have connections with Iran judging from the remains of the rocket. Politi says how this launch test has been a “huge boost to young leader Kim Jong-un” and that the “scientists and technicians involved in the development of the rocket” were greatly rewarded.

The author’s purpose in writing this article was to inform his readers about North Korean missile technology, but reassuring them that no nuclear attack will occur in the near future. Politi quotes several people and credible sources which make his information more reliable. He provides more information surrounding the subject, yet is successful in keeping the article short and easier to read.

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