I think will are more and more seeing the problem. There are some people that will truly be disappointed if hostilities come to a close.
I believe you are correct. There seems to be a big push by some to start a war, any war. I don’t know the real reason but the affect is an over burdened military. Of course, that could be the reason.
Something is different with dealing with North Korea this time. Kim Jung Il is desperate. His goal of being a respected military power failed miserably, even with nukes and long range missiles. The cost was enormous and he is going broke. He can no longer bribe those that protect him. I think he is only negotiating to stay alive and end with some power, even if it is much more limited.