Obviously they'll get annihilated if they attacked first. Kim is a madman but he isn't suicidal.
Him and his father and grandfather are happy to keep the peace with annual tantrums to get aid.
A first strike would require a buildup of troops and large deployment of naval forces. The NKs would see this buildup and if they honestly feel an invasion was imminent, they'd attack like a cornered animal.
The small American garrison and SK troops would be overran before a successful counteroffensive could be launched.
Mutually Assured Destruction has worked as a policy for the last few decades. Russians and Americans. SK and NK.
[–] cynicaloldfart ago
MAD is only a deterrent. Once it's breached, it's reality.
[–] Fitblue ago
Hasn't been breached yet