> some of the North Korean elite are seeking their boltholes in China <
Maybe some Aussie will translate "bolthole" for the benefit of us Americanos?
A man who knows his way there can defy all.. meaning they are securing their skins in case of a coup
(Pronunciation Key)bolt·hole Listen: [ blthl ]
n.
A hole through which to bolt: found a bolthole in the fencing.
A place affording escape: "The book offered exotic escape, but one could imagine more alluring boltholes than an ascetic all-male community" (Anthony Burgess).
bolthole: when the excrement hits the fan, a bolthole is here you go to until things are safe again
A bolthole is a secure escape route or hiding place.
North Koreans elites are looking for places to escape to when Kim is taken out.
Actually, it's not so much a Aussie term, as
it is a hunting term. A bolthole, is a hole a
wild animal will run to, to hide, when being
chased. Think 'safe house', or 'rabbit hole/.