N. KOREA TESTED C2 SYSTEM FOR IRAN

WASHINGTON [MENL] -- North Korea has completed a series of missile launches
that some analysts believe was meant to test a nuclear command and control
system for Iran.

Western intelligence analysts said the North Korean missile launches on July
4 and 5 did not seem connected to Pyongyang's ballistic missile program. The
analysts pointed to the aborted flight of the Taepo Dong-2, meant to have a
range of up to 5,000 kilometers.

Instead, the North Korean launch of seven missiles appeared designed to
demonstrate a command and control system. The analysts pointed to the
presence of at least 11 senior Iranian engineers at the launch pad at Taepo
Dong.

"The development of Taepo Dong-2 is conducted jointly with Iran, and it is
possible China's technology is used in the development of the Taepo Dong-2
engine," South Korea's Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security
said.
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