South Korea 's president says even a small attack from the North would require military response . ` If Pyongyang thought its recent threats would drive a wedge between South Korea and the United States or somehow garner the North international respect , today is further evidence that North Korea has failed again , '' Obama said . North Korea made strong statements about attacks earlier this year . Park met with President Barack Obama Tuesday .
South Korea 's president says even a small attack from the North would require military response . North Korea made strong statements about attacks earlier this year . Park met with President Barack Obama Tuesday .