[gribbly]

>Kim Jong Un is no fool.

Eh, do you actually think Kim Jong has any power in North Korea ? I see him as a pure figurehead, with all power in the hands of top military brass.

[kumarvvr]

Dosen't seem like it. He seems to be in total control. It's not far fetched to think so. In any case, on what basis do you say that he is only a figurehead?

[gribbly]

That his supposed power is entirely based upon the North Korean military, I see him as nothing but a puppet.

[kumarvvr]

Well, his family's cult of personality ensures that the military will tow the line.

It's not unheard of in history for one person to have absolute control over a large military force. Hitler comes to mind.

[sgroppino]

Read about the Korean War and how his grandfather managed to get China and Russia to help. This situation also reminds me of the Cuban Missile Crisis under Kennedy - perhaps the only short term viable option if you want a real embargo.