Originally Posted by DWB

Assuming you believe the official story, I have three words for you: Osama Bin Ladin

Not only did he win the long term war, but he changed the entire world with one event. The fact he is dead now is a moot point, because he already won.

There is more than one way to win a war. No idea what the N Koreans are really up to. This could all be a dog and pony show to distract from something else they have up their sleeve.

But if they went toe to toe, you are correct, they would lose unless the USA was dumb enough to try to invade them, which won't happen because they have no resources that the USA wants, yet.