How serious is the nuclear threat from North Korea?

North Korea and President Trump have been exchanging heated rhetoric about military attacks and "fire and fury."

Just what is the situation on the Korean peninsula and how concerned should Americans be?

MPR News reporter Euan Kerr spoke to Sheila Smith, senior fellow for Japan studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.

To hear the full discussion use the audio player above.

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