And japan will put up with this much longer. Perhaps china will put a heavy move on north korea and end this none sense once and for all. That from the u. S. President on twitter. Cnn following this developing story with our correspondents throughout the region. Paula hancocks is in seoul. Andrew stevens is in hong kong. Paula lest start with you. You were hearing word about this announcement from north korea following this launch. What more have you heard . Well, michael that announcement is expected at half past 3 00 local time, so half appear hour from now. Major announcement from north korea has reported on pyongyang radio. Bigger announcement that have been highlighted ahead of time in north korea has been for the likes of Nuclear Tests or a satellite launch for example, the end of last year, a death of the leader that are significant usually when north korea announce these major announcements. What were hearing from the south korean president , he said the military here in south
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