Trump's new missile defense review calls N. Korea "extraordinary threat"
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Amid ongoing efforts over making the second summit happen with North Korea... the United States' missile defense strategy report has highlighted concerns about Iran, Russia and China,... and also North Korea's advanced missile capabilities.
Park Hee-jun has the details.
The latest Missile Defense Review released by the Pentagon,... calls North Korea an "extraordinary threat."
The report that was unveiled on Thursday,... says the North has invested considerable resources in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs over the past decade.
It has also engaged in nuclear and missile testing as well as other provocative actions.
And as a result, the regime has the capability to threaten the U.S. mainland with a nuclear-armed missile attack.
It says Washington will maintain and enhance its defense against such rapidly advancing missile capabilities.
It's the first missile defense strategy review to be released in nine years.
Concerning the report,... President Trump voiced concern over rogue regimes' enhanced arsenals.
And saying his first duty is the defense of the U.S., he emphasized the need to ramp up the country's military strength.
"We're gathered together to outline the steps we must take to upgrade and modernize America's missile defense. So important. In a time of rapidly evolving threats, we must be certain that our defensive capabilities are unrivaled and unmatched anywhere in the world."
But the report also says there is a "possible new avenue for peace."
According to the report,... the U.S. is committed to diplomatic efforts with the regime to resolve the issue.
The report comes at a sensitive time when Trump is trying to revive the stalled denuclearization talks.
Coming on the day of North Korea's top nuclear negotiator Kim Yong-chol's visit to Washington,... the strategy is being viewed as a push to pressure the North to denuclearize.
Park Hee-jun, Arirang News.
Park Hee-jun has the details.
The latest Missile Defense Review released by the Pentagon,... calls North Korea an "extraordinary threat."
The report that was unveiled on Thursday,... says the North has invested considerable resources in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs over the past decade.
It has also engaged in nuclear and missile testing as well as other provocative actions.
And as a result, the regime has the capability to threaten the U.S. mainland with a nuclear-armed missile attack.
It says Washington will maintain and enhance its defense against such rapidly advancing missile capabilities.
It's the first missile defense strategy review to be released in nine years.
Concerning the report,... President Trump voiced concern over rogue regimes' enhanced arsenals.
And saying his first duty is the defense of the U.S., he emphasized the need to ramp up the country's military strength.
"We're gathered together to outline the steps we must take to upgrade and modernize America's missile defense. So important. In a time of rapidly evolving threats, we must be certain that our defensive capabilities are unrivaled and unmatched anywhere in the world."
But the report also says there is a "possible new avenue for peace."
According to the report,... the U.S. is committed to diplomatic efforts with the regime to resolve the issue.
The report comes at a sensitive time when Trump is trying to revive the stalled denuclearization talks.
Coming on the day of North Korea's top nuclear negotiator Kim Yong-chol's visit to Washington,... the strategy is being viewed as a push to pressure the North to denuclearize.
Park Hee-jun, Arirang News.