Guam residents relieved - for now - after North Korea tones down missile threat - News Summed Up

Guam residents relieved - for now - after North Korea tones down missile threat


Residents and officials in this U.S. territory greeted news that North Korea was stepping back from a planned missile strike on the island with some relief and tepid celebration. Related Image Expand / CollapseIn response to Trump's threat of "fire and fury" comment, North Korea dictator Kim Jong Un ordered his military to prepare a response by targeting Guam. "The bottom line is we will defend the country and for us (the military) that's war," said Mattis. With clear waters in the 80’s, and a coral reef surrounding the island, Guam is popular with divers. Up to 15,000 tourist a day on Guam decided that’s OK, dismissing fears of a North Korean missile attack.


Source: Fox News August 15, 2017 20:30 UTC



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