Bush: unacceptable for N Korea to test missile

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) President George W Bush today warned North Korea against test-firing a long-range missile and underscored concerns about its nuclear ambitions.

''We both agreed that it's very important for us to remain united in sending a clear message to the North Korean leader that, first of all, launching a missile is unacceptable,'' Bush said at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

The United States and other major powers are concerned that North Korea is preparing to launch a long-range missile.

REUTERS SHR RAI2148