They have really looked at the outside environment as an antidote to the ever-growing problems at home.
The reality of an economy in terminal decline is enveloping its ability on the diplomatic front and its influence in the region. They're trying to plug that role.
It's very indicative of the way the North operates in terms of increasing the tension and trying to get more attention from the United States.
Obviously the diplomatic pressures will be stepped up now. There will be I think a greater confrontation in terms of dealing with North Korea.
