"The consequences of this are on the shoulders of the United States and South Korea. The missiles North Korea fired on Monday were unlikely to have been intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), South Korea said, which can reach the United States. South Korean military and intelligence officials said on Tuesday the four North Korean missiles appeared to be an upgraded version of the Scud type. The planned installation of the U.S. anti-missile defence system has led to a diplomatic standoff between China and South Korea. South Korea and the United States have said the missile system is aimed only at curbing North Korean provocations.

Source: CBC News March 07, 2017 12:43 UTC