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by remarkEon 3168 days ago
>I don't see what NK would gain from "nuking Guam," besides the end of their country.

Guam appears to be an internet hub for a few relatively important lines.

"The SEA-US cable system will link the five areas and territories of Manado in Indonesia, Davao in Southern Philippines; Piti in the territory of Guam; as well as Honolulu (on the island of Oahu), Hawaii; and Los Angeles, California in the continental U.S." [1]

[1] https://www.submarinenetworks.com/systems/trans-pacific/sea-...

Here's the global map:

https://www.submarinecablemap.com/#/landing-point/piti-guam