Slapper,
What you are saying would make sense if we were dealing with a logical and rational leader in North Korea. We aren't so most of the standard playbook doesn't apply.
And I don't think the stage is being set for an attack. I think there is a lot of fear, speculation and lousy reporting. Fearmongering and sensationalism makes money and grabs ratings.
The guy loves American basketball and idiolizes Micheal Jordan...One has to wonder how fucked up he really is...Now if that Peter Paul Barbarian guy was the one trying to get nukes, then I think we all should worry..