‘An EMP attack on the continental US wouldn’t do a damn thing to stop our subs from turning North Korea into a molten pile of rubble.’
Which may be considered an acceptable loss in view of those planning the overall strategy.
I doubt it. The Kims may be willing to sacrifice every North Korean in order to preserve their power, but, just like every other dictator, they have no interest in risking their own lives.
The purpose of every part of their military strategy is not to goad us into destroying them, but to deter us from interfering in their affairs and toppling their little fiefdom.