N. Korea "ready" to react to pre-emptive strikes by U.S., envoy says

North Korea's Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Kim In Ryong said Monday that his country is prepared to respond to any military action initiated by the United States as tensions ramp up on the Korean Peninsula."If the United States dares to opt for the military actions, crying out for 'pre-emptive attack' and 'removal of the headquarters,' the DPRK is ready to react to any mode of war desired by the Americans," he told reporters in his prepared remarks at a press conference.He was referring to the official name of his country, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and was appare…READ FULL ARTICLE