"The North Korean official told CNN’s Will Ripley that two steps are needed to achieve this goal. The first step is the "testing of a long range ICBM" capable of reaching the USA, the official said. The second step is an above-ground nuclear detonation or a “large scale hydrogen bomb” test. The official stated both steps are necessary for the DPRK to send a clear message to the Trump administration that it possesses an effective nuclear deterrent."

While AlertsUSA is extremely hesitant to pass on anything from a mainstream media outlet, the seriousness of this threat inclines us to do so.

Readers are reminded that on 9/21/2017, AlertsUSA informed subscribers of a previous DPRK threat to conduct an atmospheric nuclear test.