North Korea said Monday it has successfully tested-fired a new mid-to-long-range ballistic missile that can carry a large nuclear warhead, claiming that the US mainland is now within striking range.
Autocracy has always been the enemy of human peace, and the prerequisite for permanent world peace is global democratization. China acts as an enabler and agent for North Korea, and the best course is to avoid provoking Pyongyang. The US should support Taiwan's commitment to instilling democracy in China, then pressuring North Korea to follow suit. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development for more.