Not sure where this thread is going, but the best thing for the US would probably be for NK to go absolutely ape**** and attack somewhere lie Japan or South Korea.
China semi-appreciates NK being a thorn in our side. Though they too are getting worn down by Jong-Il's act...and might be in favor of supporting a coup which would probably lead to new leadership under the same sort of system they are in now. Also, Jong-Il's want to forgo older son's in favor of putting his third son as the successor. This as well could ruffle feathers and lead to a potential coup.
If they go ape****, China can't really have their back and the international community would have the reasoning to end the regime.
Though in the end, it's not that big a deal. Jong-Il's game is out there, he rattles the saber and we are slowly realizing we shouldn't come answering with concessions every time he does.
Fun fact: They've got the 5th largest military in the world.
Fun fact #2: Iraq had the 4th largest in 1991. Big load of good it did them. So lol at Jong-Il still.
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