North Korea Missile Threat Update 180
Robert Gates has said that the USA is well prepared to protect itself from a North Korean missile.
His comments came in response to a report that North Korea was considering launching a missile towards Hawaii.
“We do have some concerns if they were to launch a missile to the west in the direction of Hawaii,” Mr Gates said.
The US has approved the deployment of missiles and radar to “provide support” in the event of an attack, he added.
