[mhurron]

> what I'd like to see is a strong push for North Korea to open it's borders in exchange for a lightening of sanctions.

What would the value be to the NK leadership to do that? Worrying about the well being of the population? I think they've made it pretty clear that's not really high on the list of priorities.

As you said, they stay in power by keeping people in the dark. No one voluntarily gives up power.

Also, you might find the Frontline story on North Korea interesting.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/secret-state-of-nort...