North Korea prepared to launch missiles 'at any time', says ambassador

In rare public appearance, Hyon Hak-bon says threat of sanctions will not interfere with plans ahead of significant 70th anniversary North Korea will not be deterred from plans to launch controversial long-range missiles by the threat of further sanctions, the country's ambassador to the UK said in a rare public appearance. Pyongyang insists the launches are part of a peaceful satellite programme but the US and its allies say they are disguised ballistic missile tests and a key component of a nu...