Report: Kim Jong Un Backs Off Guam Missile Threat

North Korea is backing off a threat to fire missiles at the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, according to a new report.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he had decided not to launch an attack, but warned he could change his mind.

"If the Yankees persist in their extremely dangerous reckless actions on the Korean Peninsula and in its vicinity, testing the restraint of the DPRK [North Korea], the [North] will make an important decision as it already declared," Kim said according to the country's state media, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. The statement could help reduce tensions in the region.

...North Korean media reportedly said Kim had made the decision not to fire missiles at Guam after being briefed by his top commanders.