U.S. agrees to extend Seoul's ballistic missile range

SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- South Korea announced Sunday that it reached a deal with the United States that allows Seoul to extend the range of its ballistic missiles, a move a senior security official says will deter military provocation from North Korea.

North Korea prepares for rocket launch

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- According to North Korea's official version of things, commemorated on postage stamps and re-enacted in mass performances, the country's first venture into space was 14 years ago, when the "Bright Shining Star 1" satellite roared into orbit and began broadcasting marching music praising Kim Il Sung.Bright Shining Star 2, also rigged to sing the praises of the nation's founder, followed in 2009, North Korea says.