The Reuters Graphic - The maps and photos that show how North Korea could attack Guam

A view of Tumon tourist district at dusk on the island of Guam, a U.S. Pacific Territory, August 13, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro

(Reuters) - North Korea’s threat to fire missiles near the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam has heightened tensions in a world already anxious about the development of Pyongyang's ballistic missile programme.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has delayed a decision on whether to fire the missiles near Guam, but military experts warn he could still go ahead with the plan.