Here is my take on North Korea: Forgive the licence I have taken with an old Chinese proverb.
"Do not back dog into corner. He will turn and snarl. He will show his teeth. If dog is hungry he may bite. If dog wants to bite, shoot dog."
Kim Jong il is actually like a frightened dog in a corner. His repressed people are starving and, unfortunately will never protest--they would be shot. Someone needs to get rid of this man. I suggest a sneaky little Chinese assassin with a garotte.