N. Korea says it will attack Japanese military , `` major targets , '' if it shoots down rocket . Japan recently mobilized its missile defense system in response to planned launch . `` If Japan recklessly 'intercepts ' [ North Korea 's ] satellite for peaceful purposes , the [ Korean People 's Army ] will mercilessly deal deadly blows not only at the already deployed intercepting means but at major targets , '' KCNA reported . Comment: Sources say `` bulbous '' shroud atop rocket could indicate satellite aboard .
N. Korea says it will attack Japanese military , `` major targets , '' if it shoots down rocket . Japan recently mobilized its missile defense system in response to planned launch . Comment: Sources say `` bulbous '' shroud atop rocket could indicate satellite aboard .