Editorial Board
There's No Alternative to Patience With North Korea
The U.S. and China should work together to reduce the risks.
Eyes on the prize.
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North Korea's test of an intercontinental ballistic missile changes the strategic landscape in Asia -- yet the options for dealing with Pyongyang are as ugly as ever. The overriding need is to exploit these limited possibilities more thoroughly and creatively.
The Hwasong-14 ballistic missile launched earlier this week could be capable of reaching Alaska, and a missile that can hit the continental U.S. is only a matter of time. One day soon, defending Seoul or Tokyo could put U.S. cities at risk.