It seems pretty straight forward to me - Un needs nuclear weapons to ensure NK remains an independent state that can defend itself. > we do know he has attempt

It seems pretty straight forward to me - Un needs nuclear weapons to ensure NK remains an independent state that can defend itself. > we do know he has attempted to purge those critical of him in his own inner circle. Similarly, when your hold on power isn't through any kind of legitimacy except a fading family legacy you need to be strong and eliminate the competition. He's not insane, he's just playing a very brutal game with higher stakes than you or I will know in our lifetimes.