{"id":3079,"date":"2023-03-15T13:47:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T12:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northkoreainfo.com\/?p=3079"},"modified":"2023-03-15T13:47:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T12:47:28","slug":"can-us-destroy-north-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northkoreainfo.com\/can-us-destroy-north-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can us destroy north korea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The United States has the military capability to destroy North Korea. However, due to the close proximity of South Korea to North Korea, the potential for massive civilian casualties makes this option unlikely. The United States would much prefer to see North Korea collapse from within rather than to take military action.<\/p>\n

No, the United States cannot destroy North Korea.<\/p>\n

Can North Korea hit the US with a missile? <\/h2>\n

The Hwasong-14 ballistic missile is a North Korean missile that can travel up to 4,500km. It has been tested with a range of 8,000km, but some studies suggest it could travel as far as 10,000km. This makes it capable of reaching New York.<\/p>\n

A nuclear attack on US soil would most likely target one of six cities: New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Washington, DC. Each of these cities has a high population density and significant economic activity, making them appealing targets for a nuclear strike. Additionally, each city is located near a body of water, which would make it easier for a nuclear weapon to be delivered to the target.<\/p>\n

Is North Korea a nuclear threat <\/h3>\n