South Korea's Unification Ministry says Pyongyang's launch of at least five short-range missiles did not affect Tuesday's agreementto hold talks.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

South Korea,Japan, and the United States say the launch will be a provocative attempt to advance North Korea's ability to deliver warheads, via ballistic missiles.

VOA: standard.2009.04.01

But the United States is the only country operating in the region known to have the capability to launch missiles from remote-controlled drones.

CNN: Pakistan claims dozens of militants killed

However, the United States is the only country operating in the region known to have the capability to launch missiles from drones, which are controlled remotely.

CNN: 14 dead in Pakistan in suspected drone strike

However, the United States is the only country operating in the region known to have the ability to launch missiles from drones, which are controlled remotely.

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