North Korea missile test raises concerns about Guam range

North Korea said it fired an intermediaterange strategic missile on Oct. 3, and a U.S. expert said the system could place Guam, parts of Alaska, and Japan within range. The launch comes as President Donald Trump has been signaling interest in reopening dialogue with Kim Jong Un. According to North Korean state media cited by Reuters, the missile was presented as part of a hypersonic weapon system and traveled about 1,000 kilometers off the country’s east coast. U.S. allies in the region said the test violated U.N. Security Council resolutions and added to security concerns in East Asia. Sydney Seiler, a former U.S. intelligence official focused on North Korea, said the launch should be viewed in the broader context of Pyongyang’s continued missile development and its refusal to engage in talks with Washington and Seoul. He also noted that North Korea’s growing ties with Russia are reducing Kim’s incentive to negotiate with the United States.