North Korea yesterday threatened a cyber -war with the U.S. in response to a recent Reuters report that it was the target of a failed U.S. cyber-attack five years ago.

While the DPRK’s threats of conventional attacks are rarely followed by action, the country is currently the prime suspect in a number of large cyber attacks directed at the U.S. and South Korea.

“The DPRK can react to any forms of wars, operations and battles sought by the U.S. imperialists,” the article, published in state-owned Rodong Sinmun newspaper reads.

“It is the firm determination of the DPRK to wage Korean-style