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Nothing but more "look, you can't do anything to us" games to embarrass the West and increase their own bargaining power/leverage by the North Koreans. Other than the obvious "condemnations" everyone will issue, and whatever minor "retaliations" might be done to save face, the really interesting side of this story is China's role/response to this, behind closed doors. As for that, it's really pure speculation, but I think Beijing is enjoying this while being ready to shorten NK's leash if these provocative games (see: sinking of Cheonan, revelations of new nuclear capabilities) get out of hand. It will be interesting to see what changes, if anything, when Kim Jong Il and the other older members of the regime are no longer in power.
Also, this is far from the start of WW3 like those who don't understand the situation may think. No need to overreact. Arguing over who will win if such a war were to break out is pointless because:
1. It won't happen (anytime soon). No one, not even the North Koreans, want war.
2. Everyone will lose.
Also, this is far from the start of WW3 like those who don't understand the situation may think. No need to overreact. Arguing over who will win if such a war were to break out is pointless because:
1. It won't happen (anytime soon). No one, not even the North Koreans, want war.
2. Everyone will lose.