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State Dept.: North Korea missile sanctions may not work for a ‘long’ time

By Pete Kasperowicz
Published June 22, 2016 8:59pm ET
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State Dept.: North Korea missile sanctions may not work for a ‘long’ time
John Kirby confirmed reports that North Korea launched two ballistic missiles this week into the Sea of Japan. (AP Photo) | Lee Jin-man

The State Department argued Wednesday that United Nations sanctions aimed at stopping North Korea’s ballistic missile regime are the toughest ever imposed, but admitted that more time might be needed before they stop the rogue nation from actually testing ballistic missiles.

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