McMaster, said the American military options for North Korea included launching a “preventive war.”South Korean newspapers have reacted with dismay. Mr. Trump has yet to appoint an ambassador to South Korea. As a presidential candidate, Mr. Trump repeatedly accused the country of not contributing enough to the American military presence. He urged North Korea to help create an atmosphere for dialogue by refraining from further nuclear or missile tests. Analysts expect North Korea to conduct more missile tests after the United States and South Korea begin annual joint military exercises on Monday.

Source: New York Times August 15, 2017 14:02 UTC