U.S. defense and intelligence officials sought to qualify the DIA 's words soon after they were made public , saying North Korea had n't `` fully '' demonstrated the capabilities mentioned . Obama says North is following familiar pattern of provocation . He says intelligence suggests the North ca n't build a nuclear missile . The Northeast Asia may make more provocative moves in last week , he warns . U.S. has dismissed the idea of talks with the North Korea as `` a crafty ploy ''
Obama says North is following familiar pattern of provocation . He says intelligence suggests the North ca n't build a nuclear missile . The Northeast Asia may make more provocative moves in last week , he warns . U.S. has dismissed the idea of talks with the North Korea as `` a crafty ploy ''