And at such a sensitive moment,... the United States has released a missile defense strategy report.<br />The report highlights concerns about Iran, Russia and China,... but also focuses on how North Korea's advanced missile capabilities threaten the U.S.<br />Park Hee-jun has the details. The latest Missile Defense Review released by the Pentagon,... calls North Korea an "extraordinary threat."<br />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.<br />It has also engaged in nuclear and missile testing as well as other provocative actions.<br />And as a result, the regime has the capability to threaten the U.S. mainland with a nuclear-armed missile attack.<br />It says Washington will maintain and enhance its defense against such rapidly advancing missile capabilities.<br /><br />It's the first missile defense strategy review to be released in nine years.<br />Concerning the review,... U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated the need to protect Americans from these concerns.<br /><br />"All over, foreign adversaries, competitors and rogue regimes are steadily enhancing their missile arsenals. All over. As President, my first duty is the defense of our county. First duty: the defense of our country."<br /><br />But the report also says there is a "possible new avenue for peace."<br />According to the report,... the U.S. is committed to diplomatic efforts with the regime to resolve the issue.<br /><br />The report comes at a sensitive time when Trump is trying to revive the stalled denuclearization talks.<br />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.<br />Park Hee-jun, Arirang News. <br />
