Are US defences strong enough to ward off North Korean missiles? Washington and Seoul say the exercises, involving tens of thousands of American and South Korean troops, are a deterrent against North Korean aggression. A US-led move that brought the United Nations security council to impose broad sanctions on North Korea was passed on Saturday, sparking a furious response from Kim’s regime, promising “thousands-fold” revenge. Quick Guide Are US defences strong enough to ward off North Korean missiles? What is the US military's presence near North Korea?

Source: The Guardian August 11, 2017 07:37 UTC