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JAPAN - JUNE 19: Japan'S Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi At A News Conference In Tokyo, Japan On June 19, 2006 - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo June 19, 2006 - Koizumi warned North Korea not to launch a long-range missile during the conference. (Photo by Tatsuyuki TAYAMA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

JAPAN - JUNE 19:  Japan'S Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi At A News Conference In Tokyo, Japan On June 19, 2006 - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi speaks at a news conference at his official residence in Tokyo June 19, 2006 - Koizumi warned North Korea not to launch a long-range missile during the conference.  (Photo by Tatsuyuki TAYAMA/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)