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US president responds by pledging 100% support for Japan
The Musudan has a range of 2,500-4,000 km, meaning it could threaten both Japan and US bases on Guam
This is the first test conducted by the regime since the Trump administration took the reins of the US government
Washington has repeatedly vowed that it would never accept North Korea as a nuclear-armed nation
White House statement was issued within minutes of Donald Trump's inauguration
Washington has long pursued a policy of 'strategic patience'
'He asked for something similar in size and shape... so I made one'
Cho said the incoming US administration was clearly aware of the "gravity and urgency" of Pyongyang's nuclear threat
The military exercise was aimed at 'destroying specified targets of the enemy,' including the South's Blue House
Ban said he was still committed to 'sincere dialogue' to resolve the nuclear issue