Basically I would put it to the N.Koreans that any missile that leaves NK air space or looks as though it may will be targeted and destroyed with possible follow up attacks on the launch point UNLESS they tell us in advance, the exact time, trajectory and splash point of every launch weeks in advance.
This is what we do with the Russians, even for little sounding rockets used for atmospheric research in Alaska.
There is no reason the NKs should get special treatment.
Trust the area commanders, and let them do their job.
Agreed!
If the NKs flip a missile our way (and I include Japan in that statement because I live here) I do not want the U.S. Forces or JSDF commanders gabbling away on the phone to the White House or the Prime Minister's office.
Any unannounced missile coming your way is, by definition, hostile and should be destroyed.
You can bet it doesn't have a bouquet of flowers in it's warhead bus.