President Obama says North Korea is directly and recklessly challenging the international community. South Korea says it's a threat.
North Korea warned last month that it would restart its rogue nuclear program, conduct an atomic test and carry out long-range missile tests.
North Korea is believed to have enough weaponized plutonium for at least a half-dozen atomic bombs.
However, experts say scientists have not yet mastered the technology needed to mount a nuclear device onto a long-range missile.
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