North Korea has fueled its long-range rocket in preparation for what appears to be an (imminent) launch. The US, Japan, Britain and others warned the launch would violate (UN resolutions). NPR's Louisa Lim reports this comes as the country's young leader has been named to a top Communist Party post.
North Korea's new young leader Kim Jong-un has been named the first secretary of the (ruling Workers' Party). This formalizes as he’s sent to the top post. It comes as the country prepares for a long-range rocket launch despite international (condemnation). Foreign journalists were today taken to the satellite command center outside Pyongyang. There, an official told them that fuel has already been (injected into) the three-stage rocket, which is due to be launched sometime between Thursday and Monday. North Korea insists that carrying a satellite is for (peaceful purposes) only. The US believes the launch violates UN Security Council resolutions, and it's vowed to take (appropriate action) at the UN if North Korea goes ahead. Louisa Lim, NPR News, Seoul.