The Wall Street Journal reports, citing Pyongyang's state media

  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has decided not to launch a threatened missile attack on Guam,
  • But warned that he could change his mind "if the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions"
  • North Korean state media said in its report Tuesday that Mr. Kim had made his decision not to fire on Guam after visiting a military command post and examining a military plan presented to him by his senior officers.

Full article is here for more (it's the Wall Street Journal so it may be gated): North Korea Backs Off Guam Missile-Attack Threat

Well, that's a bit of good news for the Guamanians! And should be a further bear input for the yen; tensions had been receding and weighing on the 'safe haven' yen - this is further confirmation.

French fries, send me your French fries!