[adamnemecek]

> At the same time, I think it's not far-fetched that China would flex its muscle against the US if we escalate this conflict.

I don't think so. I think they would actually just let NK be nuked and maybe try to capture it afterwards.

[vadman]

The Pyongyang wind rose indicates that a lot of the fallout will be carried N, NW, and W -- i.e. to the Chinese territory. I doubt they would welcome nuking so close to their borders.

http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/weather/maps/city?FMM=1&FYY=2...

This leaves aside the question of how real these sanctions are, and how much China will keep helping NK behind the scenes.

[mercer]

That's something I hadn't considered, but it strikes me as the most reasonable approach, and (I might be entirely off on this one!) one befitting a culture that really understands the concept of honor/'saving face'.

[sparkzilla]

Expect the nukes to fall when the north wind doth blow

[vadman]

To carry the fallout onto South Korea, and the US militry stationed there? Brilliant!

[sparkzilla]

I will report this back to the Dear Leader, he will find your plan very interesting!