[CarrotAndStick]

" The goal is to create a impenetrable barrier that keeps the powerful blast and radioactivity locked up tight inside the earth, The New York Times reported. "

Almost impossible. And oh yeah, it's a comment by NYT, and they see a version of 'truth' humble folks like to call plain lies.

[Camel Joe]

Its actually an old an accepted method of underground testing. We have done this ourselves on American soil. More importantly at this point I would "suggest" we give the NPRK a final ultimatum. Cease and desist all activity or face imminent destruction. When the Chinese start to whine I would also "suggest" that they heed the warning as well. I would hope the lack of press coverage on our Star Wars program is an indication of deployment in that theater. If that is the case perhaps we could keep "anything" from flying as a demonstration. I suppose we should wait for them to test their puny device first just to keep the peaceniks, "dirty brown rice eating hippies", at bay.

[AmericanInTokyo]

We can count on Japan to work with us to kick Kim Jong il's little ass'

I'd rule out Roh Moo Hyun or China and Russia though.