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Business Matters: North Korea warns of possible military strikes against Guam

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North Korea warns of possible military strikes against the US, including the Pacific territory of Guam

10/08/2017 GMT

North Korea warns of possible military strikes against Guam

BBC World Service - Business Matters, North Korea warns of possible military strikes against Guam

US Defence Secretary warns North Korea its actions may result in the end of its regime

North Korea is reviewing plans to strike US military targets in Guam, the tiny US territory but Rex Tillerson has warned North Korea its actions could result in the end of its regime and the destruction of its people. We speak to Professor Michael Bevacqua at the University of Guam about the territory's strategic significance.

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