North Korea's Kim lays out key goals to boost military power

No doubt it is also in response to Japan's announced military buildup.

No doubt in response to fears that were he not to have an external enemy, he would be overthrown and likely killed by his own hungry, oppressed, increasingly internationally aware citizens.

So he keeps up the pressure with the whole "external enemy" schtick.

There’s an easy way to get sanctions lifted, but he has chosen the impossible way.

As long as the people make more sacrifices, he can force them onwards…

Should the CIA know the size of NK , nuclear implosion lens,that can determine how realistic they can be mounted on a missile

I am hoping that he will BLINK soon.