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b"North Korea's nuclear and ballistic ambitions have existed for decades; the country conducted its first significant missile test launches in the 1980s, and conducted its first nuclear test in 2006. Now, thanks to a recent surge of development, the intertwined endeavors have both advanced to the point that experts have warned about for years. The worst-case North Korea hypotheticals, in other words, have suddenly become all too real.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"