Internal pressures drive N. Korea launch

South Koreans believe politics prompt North to act

Published: Dec 07 2012 09:21:58 AM EST Updated On: Dec 07 2012 08:56:53 AM EST

North Korea's decision to launch a second long-range rocket this year, in the face of international condemnation, could be partly due to internal instability, a senior South Korean government official says.

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South Koreans believe politics prompt North to act

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