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North Korea could face new sanctions if it launches a long-range ballistic missile in violation of a 2006 U.N. Security Council resolution, even though Pyongyang is claiming it only plans to put a satellite in space, Prime Minister Taro Aso indicated Monday.

Asked if the government will consider additional steps against Pyongyang if it launches a ballistic missile, Aso said, "We have the experience" of imposing sanctions when North Korea launched missiles in July 2006.

"The matter will be discussed at the U.N. Security Council," Aso added.


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