U.S. and South Korean jets drop live bombs in a new, massive show of force aimed at North Korea – The Washington Post
PHOTOS: Japanese, Korean and U.S. aircraft conduct show of force in response to North Korean missile launch – U.S. Pacific Command
US aircraft carrier group to conduct joint exercise with South Korean forces next month, joint missile warning drills will be carried out – The Straits Times
VIDEO: Exclusive look at a US-unit in South Korea designed to limit the damage to Seoul from North Korea’s weapons in the event of war – CNN
Japan’s Abe in NYT: Dialogue With North Korea is a dead end – The Daily Caller
Shinzo Abe op-ed: Solidarity against the North Korean threat – The New York Times
South Korea leader Moon discusses purchase of high-tech weaponry during phone call with Trump – The Hankyoreh
VIDEO: Nikki Haley sends frightening message to North Korea – YouTube
VIDEO: Rep. Scott Taylor: We should consider shooting down North Korea missile test – MSNBC
VIDEO: Ex-Navy SEAL: Time to shoot down North Korea missile tests – YouTube
Israel can teach South Korea lessons about missile defense – Breibart
Stavridis recommends naval blockade to put pressure on NKorea – newsmax.com
Stavridis op-ed: Naval Blockade is the best option to cut off North Korea – Bloomberg
VIDEO: A naval blockade: controversial option that may work in North Korea? – MSNBC
Discussion: What would be the consequences of a naval blockade on North Korea? – reddit.com
Russia and China join forces for navy drills off North Korean coast – newsweek.com
China rejects US demands for pressure on NKorea – The Sun Herald
How would the U.S. defend against a North Korean nuclear attack? – bloomberg.com
AUDIO: North Korea: What are the military options? – Center for Security Policy
Trump may have to settle for deterring, not disarming, North Korea – Yahoo News
POLL: Most South Koreans doubt the North will start a war – US News
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