Japan and US ‘to team up’ as North Korea releases chilling space-missile plans

US officials say the satellite could carry deadly long-range missiles into space.

It would give the tubby tyrant more chance of launching a rocket at any moment.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reportedly claimed he is prepared to work with America against the dumpy dictator.

Mr Abe said he would work with other countries to "strongly demand” North Korea stops its missile launch.

North Korea is under sanctions for its nuclear and missile programmes.

The US and South Korea are seeking fresh sanctions after its latest nuclear test.

State Department spokesman John Kirby said the UN needed to "send the North Koreans a swift, firm message".

But the secretive state has said it has a right to continue its space programme by launching rockets, despite the staunch opposition.

South Korea told its bitter rivals they will pay a "severe price” if it continues its long-range missile testing.

North Korea informed the International Maritime Organisation of its plans on Tuesday.

A spokeswoman from the IMO said: "We have received information from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regarding the launch of an earth observation satellite 'Kwangmyongsong' between 8-25 February.”

The satellite would be able to carry a long-range rocket, according to officials.

It comes just weeks after North Korea claimed it successfully tested a Hydrogen bomb - which it says can wipe out America in one go.

Experts believe the most recent threats are the country’s first moves in building an intercontinental ballistic missile.

(dailystar.co.uk)