Relations between the United States and North Korea have been hostile for over 50 years.
But recently, especially in the first few months of 2017, tensions are worse than ever...
The Hermit Kingdom has tested a record number of long-range ballistic missiles to kick off the year - five times to be exact - in direct violations of international agreements.
And now, the new administration is finally taking Kim Jong Un's threats seriously and weighing military options against North Korea...
During his visit to South Korea on April 17, Vice President Mike Pence warned that the "era of strategic patience" with North Korea is over. And in an April 28 interview, President Trump said "a major, major conflict" with the country is possible.
So what should we expect for the months ahead? Check out this short video, where our Executive Editor, Bill Patalon -- who has been following the tensions between America and North Korea for years - weighs in on what could happen in 2017:
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