in its space program. now, experts here say they did start late, but they have caught up in recent years. just in 2013, they were able to launch a rocket carrying a satellite into space. but at that point that was a rocket that had russian collaboration as well. so this is would be the first time it would be completely home grown. and certainly there has been a lot of money invested into this, a lot of funds put into the space program in recent years. it s been 12 years in the making. some $1.6 billion has been invested to try and make this launch today successful and we are hoping to hear imminently whether or not they do consider it a success. isa? we shall find out. clearly the space race is heating up. paula hancocks there for us in seoul. thanks very much, paula. now to sports, the entire season is underlined for two of baseball s best. here s don riddell with our minute in sports. don.
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