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April 13, 2012

Why Did North Korea Own Up to Rocket Failure?

The Economist, The Economist

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On balance, the missile debacle looks laughable, but isn't. It appears likely to increase the regime's international isolation, which tends to make it more threatening. It is also likely to increase the young Mr Kim's credibility gap at home, which may make him more repressive.

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