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Iran working with N.Korea on missiles: Institute

By Jack Kim Thu Aug 3, 4:25 AM ET

SEOUL (Reuters) -
North Korea has been working closely with Iran to develop its long-range ballistic missiles, possibly using Chinese technology, and is building large bases to prepare for their deployment, a South Korean state-run think tank said.
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The Taepodong-2's failure was probably because its first-stage booster rocket did not separate, the report said, the latest in a series of problems with the missile, including an explosion during an engine test in 2002.
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