Having lied for so long that by now they actually believe the lies, the North Koreans are a "legend in their own mind." They are also extortionists who don't see any other way to get the world's attention and thus the basic necessesities upon which they are absolutely dependent. Even in the erstwhile Soviet Union the day finally arrived when people said, "You know what? This isn't working anymore. Let's admit that the Emperor has no clothes, and get on with the task of finding something that does work." That, however, does not seem to be an option for the Dear Leader et al. So it is that the world is stuck with this rogue adolescent ...... at least until the entire place collapses.

long live north korea!!!!!!!!

DARLING........WHO DOES HIS HAIR??

I studied in Korea, worked in Korea, and lived there for almost 12 years. When I studied I focused on NK and still know very little about it. What I do know, however, is that they are very smart and usually get what they want. The West just cannot figure them out and ends up giving them what they want, even if they don't know it. Quite funny really. Like I said, very smart.

Perhaps we can get North Korea to adopt Homer Simpson on its postal stamps so that it can be taken seriously as a Nation

No, wait, D'oh! the USA already did that

Very smart? Hardly.

Throwing the equivalent of temper tantrim to achieve ones goals does not a genius make. A child can master that skill at a very young age. It's manipulative at best.

Ensuring a that country's population has the opportunity and means to sustain and enrich themselves without having to rely on those who you regard as your enemy.

He seems to be trying to live up to Chairman Mao, but it's too bad for him that he will never be as legend as Mao.

i hope that the north Korea stop making the nuclear program soon in the future.

It seems to me the North koreans are very much like American democrats: they live in a made up world where everything is always the way they want it to be. Any factual information to the contrary is a lie

Their strategy seems to work of throwing tantrums and getting what they want from the West a.k.a U.S. I wonder if the U.S. will continue to play this kid game or man up and pull out the stick and this time smack them with it properly no hold barred style or continue to hold China in such high regards that all they can do is bark like a Chihuahua and give the little kid candy when they behave.

North Korea's actions pose a grave threat to the peace and stability of the world. The international community should act NOW! Before its too late.

Anyone can see that they are beyond reason!

things are getting worse in north korea , President clinton was wrong ,do
not give in to extortion ,look at what has happened !
and the UN appears to be all talk !
I hope china steps up and follows through with scantions against them .

Slam the door shut on North Korea, give them absolutely nothing in aid or recognition do not communicate but give them Hilary Clintons telephone number witth a note that if they want anyting they may call her.