Tensions between North Korea and the U.S. escalated this week after a single tweet from President Donald Trump caused an international snafu as the Asian nation said it was “clearly a declaration of war.” “Just heard Foreign Minister of North Korea speak at U.N. If he echoes thoughts of Little Rocket Man, they won’t be around much longer!” Trump tweeted on Sept. 23. North … [Read more...]
North Korea Intermediate Range Missile Fails Immediately After Launch
SEOUL/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - North Korea test-fired a missile that failed immediately after launch early on Thursday, the U.S. and South Korean militaries said, hours after the two countries agreed to step up efforts to counter the North’s nuclear and missile threats. The missile was believed to be an intermediate-range Musudan and was launched from the western city of … [Read more...]