Their first launch attempt failed miserably and no doubt embarrassed Kim Jong-Un. I can imagine a similar scene to the below from the film Der Untergang (which you should see if you haven't already done so). Oh, I almost forgot, you'll need to replace Hitler with Jong-Un.
Okay, so maybe Jong-Un doesn't think the war is lost or that he can no longer lead but you get the idea.
Today's launch happened at around 00:40 GMT and apparently followed it's designated path perfectly, dropping used boosters near Japan (which they weren't too impressed with I might add). The USA has since confirmed that something 'new' has appeared in space - maybe these secrecy mad Koreans actually did what they said they were doing.
I have always thought that their public shows of military might have been nothing more than such. I relate it to the Soviet Union during The Cold War. They publicly broadcast videos showing them with hundreds upon hundreds of tanks and aircraft. In reality the vehicles were simply circling around the block off camera and starting from the beginning again. This created the rather powerful propaganda mechanic of scaring the west into believing the Soviets had masses of military presence.
You can read more on this story by visiting the BBC News website. There are other reports out there, I just find the BBC less biased compared to the likes of the Daily Mail and The Sun. You can find the link for the story here.
Now time for the weather.
Thursday:
A mainly dry, bright and sunny day once any fog clears. Feeling cold, especially where any fog is slow to clear. Maximum Temperature 2 °C.
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