Obama Says US Prepared for any Threat from North Korea

President Barack Obama says the United States is "prepared for any contingencies" involving North Korea -- including the regime's reported threat to launch a long-range missile toward Hawaii.

Obama said that while he didn't want to "speculate on hypotheticals," he did want to reassure Americans that "the t's are crossed and the i's are dotted" regarding U.S. preparation for a possible North Korean attempt to attack Hawaii. The interview, taped Friday with CBS' Harry Smith, will be aired Monday on "The Early Show."

Japanese media have reported the North Koreans appear to be preparing for a long-range test near July 4. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has ordered additional protections for Hawaii in case a missile is launched over the Pacific Ocean.

Obama also promised that the U.S. is not going to "reward belligerence and provocation."