What if all of this "combat position 1" and "strike readiness" malarky is just an attempt to bait the United States into making a mistake? All it takes is a hot-headed soldier to fire off a round and North Korea would have a motive, and a reason to bring China into the matter by way of calling it a "support mission". Hell, if this is a ploy to bait the States, it could turn very, very ugly. War with North Korea is one thing, but if it was the U.S. that made the first move? War with North Korea with China to support it could be downright hideous. With that, I'm currently selling spaces in my nuclear bunker in the UK. There's room and supplies for 20 people to last five years. Assuming you all like baked beans.