[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.