North Korea has the world's attention this week with a planned satellite launch and a possible nuclear test. Given North Korea's fascination with symbolic dates (launching several missiles on July 4, 2006), it is no surprise that the satellite launch, set for Thursday through Monday, along with the nuclear test, comes during the week of the 100th birthday celebration of the nation's founding father, Kim Il Sung. North Korea seems to want to paint a bold image of itself during this year when it has defined itself as a "strong and prosperous nation."
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