North Korea said Thursday its latest missile launches simulated “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea and that it’s also been rehearsing an occupation of its rival’s territory in the event of conflict. Mark Esper discusses the U.S. plan to combat North Korean threats by combining forces with South Korea. Watch #MorningInAmerica: newsnationnow.com/joinus #missilestrikes #NorthKorea #SouthKorea Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Adrienne Bankert. Weekdays starting at 7a/6C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all America. More from NewsNation: newsnationnow.com Get our app: trib.al/TBXgYpp Find us on cable: trib.al/YDOpGyG How to watch on TV or streaming: trib.al/Vu0Ikij