The US Pentagon releases statement on N.Korea....>

US: The US Pentagon releases statement on N.Korea citing spokesman Capt. Jeff

Davis on North Korea ICBM launch: "The U.S. Department of Defense detected and

tracked a single North Korea missile launch today at about 10:41 a.m. EDT. We

assess that this missile was an intercontinental ballistic missile, as had been

expected. The missile was launched from Mupyong-ni and traveled about 1000 km

before splashing down in the Sea of Japan. We are working with our interagency

partners on a more detailed assessment." 

- He added the "North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) determined the

missile launch from North Korea did not pose a threat to North America. Our

commitment to the defense of our allies, including the Republic of Korea and

Japan, in the face of these threats, remains ironclad. We remain prepared to

defend ourselves and our allies from any attack or provocation."