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There are reports of North Korea very “active” around a nuclear test site in North Korea. Apparently they have threatened that unless the United Nations Security Council apologizes for the criticism for the launch in April, they will test their nuclear capabilities a second time, and test-fire intercontinental ballistic missiles. Sounds to me like they’re holding all the chips. They’re not trying to salvage relationships, it sounds like they’re just whining. But unfortunately the retaliation from an irritated dictator might not be what the rest of the world wants.

My guess? The apology will happen. Until the rest of the world figures out what to do, Kim Jong Il is playing a really big hand, knowing that nobody will call his bluff. People call him insane…but it seems like a pretty good strategy to get what you want if you ask me. In the long run I don’t think it’s exactly going to enhance friendly relations or mutual respect. Yet, somehow I don’t think that fact bothers Kim Jong Il.

So until somebody figures out something else, or until enough more influential countries band together in opposition, it seems he’s pretty much got us wrapped around his finger. Which I’m guessing is right where he wants us. Where is China in all of this? I think they are

New York Times Article on the nuclear activity in North Korea