Guam is well-protected against North Korean attack

By Tom Rogan

Published August 9, 2017 4:47pm ET

Guam is well-protected against North Korean attack — While some analysts assume North Korea does not have effective missile reentry vehicles, I assume they do. And located 2,100 miles from North Korean launch sites, Guam is well within range of Kim Jong Un's increasingly advanced ballistic missile forces. (AP Photo/Grace Garces Bordallo) | Grace Garces Bordallo

On Tuesday, North Korea threatened a ballistic missile attack on the U.S. territory of Guam.

It must not be considered an idle threat. While some analysts assume North Korea does not have effective missile reentry vehicles, I assume they do. And located 2,100 miles from North Korean launch sites, Guam is well within range of Kim Jong Un’s increasingly advanced ballistic missile forces.