Trump has absolutely no understanding of Kim or North Korea [View all]
Kim is saber rattling for two reasons. To show his people how strong he is and make them feel the outside World is their enemy. And only he can protect them. This is his main goal.
He also is warning the World not to attack or he will use his nuclear weapons. Even if it means NK will be obliterated.
He has no designs on expansion or moving on another country. I mean really, he can't attack any of his neighbors, who are all much more powerful than NK. His biggest concern would be a push for Korean unification.
Threatening him with military action plays right into his hands.
There is probably a diplomatic solution, though it will be a difficult one and will have to involve China and Russia.
He is a lunatic, but to not understand what motivates him will lead to tragic, even catastrophic mistakes.
And Trump has shown he understands nothing of the situation.
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