Why North Korea wants a war (sooner than you think) | Mapped Out

North Korean weapons tests have become so common that they’re often dismissed as empty threats. But with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un newly emboldened, another conflict with South Korea is no longer off the table. We’re used to seeing missile launches from North Korea and dismissing them as empty posturing. But Kim Jong Un’s rhetoric has changed. And arms trade with Russia seems to be emboldening the North Korean leader. Is it about time we took him seriously? Chapters: 00:00 Kim Jong Un is redrawing the map 03:47 Korea: The hottest Cold War 05:08 North Korea: A country in isolation 06:09 Putin: Kim Jong Un’s new best friend 10:45 The great disappointment in the US 12:48 Conclusion: A new Cold War? Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: