No problem. I'm sure we'll maintain vigilence, and if they manage to launch again, we'll see how far it goes, and how long it takes to intercept it.
Patience...
" . . . if they manage to launch again, we'll see how far it goes, and how long it takes to intercept it.' Patience..."
Those in Japan might have more difficulty being patient. North Korea is their "Cuba". The shorter-range missiles apparently did not malfunction - - only the ICBM. North Korea likely has hundreds of them. If they load them with chem/bio warheads, they could (in theory) cripple Japan in a single strike that could kill millions (assuming some get through any sea-based missile defense as nothing is 100% effective). That is why a supposedly pacificst country is discussing the possibility of "preemption" - - even if it risks mankind's first nuclear exchange.
When someone chambers a round, points a gun at you, and puts his finger on the trigger - - you'll start considering even the most insane options, because you are left with no others.
That is why increased missile activity at different missile bases in North Korea during this crisis is very different than a month-long preparation at one launch pad used for missile tests. If they start preparing missiles at different bases and fueling them, it is incredibly dangerous.
The White Sands missle launch wasn't just to check to see if the lights were still on. :)