Pyongyang has denied the charge , instead saying it is making preparations to launch a satellite . Aso 's approval was at 11 percent , the second lowest ever for a Japanese PM . Aso is first head of state appointed by Obama administration . He will deliver his first speech to joint session of Congress hours later .
Aso 's approval was at 11 percent , the second lowest ever for a Japanese PM . Aso is first head of state appointed by Obama administration . He will deliver his first speech to joint session of Congress hours later .