[hchutch]

I don't think the NKs have much that could work on a BB. Plus, you can hit the coastal defenses with SLAMs and HARMs, reducing the risk considerably, while 688s mine the ports.

That done, you start bombarding.

[Poohbah]

I don't think the NKs have much that could work on a BB.

One submarine would be quite sufficient.

Just a dab'll do ya!

Plus, you can hit the coastal defenses with SLAMs and HARMs, reducing the risk considerably, while 688s mine the ports.

Whereupon you can hit Yongbyon immediately with a full-bore air strike with minimal casualties...

[witnesstothefall]

That done, you start bombarding.

Easier said than done. I was just reading that NK Navy has >400 surface combatants and ~90 submarine units. But I admit, bombarding them with the big guns has definite appeal.