We haven’t invaded for over 50 years and it’s not because of their phenomenal weapons systems and military might.
But if it keeps him happy,.....
As long as he doesn’t start anything, we have no reason to interfere.
But if it keeps him happy,.....
He is saying that to save face. He knows that the US has never seriously threatened North Korea since the active war ended, and he and his father constantly used belligerence to get our attention and get concessions from us. It worked; Kim Jong Il hit the jackpot with Bill Clinton, who responded to his belligerence by providing him the means of actually developing nuclear weapons which would really back up his belligerent posturing.
Now we have President Trump, who has witnessed the behavior of North Korea’s “leaders” and said he will not tolerate or reward it. He is such a refreshing change.