U.S. Reaction To North Korea's Declaration That It Was Entering "A State Of War" With South Korea

White House Takes N Korea Threat 'Seriously', But Koreans Keep Calm And Carry On -- The Telegraph

The White House said today that it takes North Korea's latest sabre-rattling threats seriously while cautioning that Pyongyang has a long history of bellicose rhetoric.

The statement from Washington came as South Korea said there had been no unusual activity within the North's military since an angry statement from Pyongyang last night that it is entering "a state of war" with its neighbour.

The belligerent declaration came a day after North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed off on an order putting its missile units on standby to attack US military bases in the South.

"We've seen reports of a new and unconstructive statement from North Korea. We take these threats seriously and remain in close contact with our South Korean allies," said Caitlin Hayden, spokeswoman for the White House National Security Council.

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More News On U.S. Reaction To North Korea's Declaration That It Was Entering "A State Of War" With South Korea

US takes North Korean threat 'seriously' as Pyongyang enters 'state of war' -- Times of India/Reuters
US warns North Korea of increased isolation if threats escalate further -- The Guardian
North Korea's Kim is making U.S. officials nervous -- L.A. Times
"North Korea is not going to war," senior U.S. official says -- CBS News
Aggressive talk from North Korea concerns U.S. leaders -- Washington Post

Update: This is going to ratchet up tensions even further .... U.S. Pledges Further Show of Force in Korea -- Wall Street Journal