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Life on Guam | Living in North Korea’s crosshairs

A pedestrian walks by a mural in Tamuning, Guam. The American territory of Guam remains on high alert as a showdown between the U.S. and North Korea continues.
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When the North Korean regime of Kim Jong Un threatened to fire a nuclear weapon toward the U.S. territory of Guam, President Trump predicted that the added attention from the threat would increase tourism to the tiny island in the Pacific Ocean.

And some tourism officials agree. But they don’t think the increase will be substantial.

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Customers walk by a neon sign at Hard Rock Cafe in Tamuning, Guam.

Demonstrators hold signs during a People for Peace Rally at the Chief Quipuha Statue in Hagatna, Guam.

Protesters flash the peace sign during the People for Peace Rally held after the heated exchanges between the U.S. and North Korea.

A young protester holds a sign during a People for Peace Rally in Guam, which is home to about 7,000 American troops and 160,000 residents.

A runner jogs beside Agana Bay in Asan, Guam.

Tourists prepare to snorkel in Tumon Bay in Tamuning, Guam.

Tourists watch the sunset from Gun Beach in Tamuning.

Tourists pull their luggage along Pale San Vitores Road in Tamuning. The American territory of Guam remains on high alert as a showdown between the U.S. and North Korea continues.

Tourists board a shuttle bus in Tamuning.

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