I wouldn't be so sure about that. China has made it absolutely clear that they aren't to keen on influence by the west. Trying to invade North Korea would most certainly feel like the west trying to get influence in the far east. Just look how batshit crazy Putin went when the Ukraine was only considering talks with the EU. Not every nation feels good about NATO and stuff. There are also folks who want them as far away from them as they can.

Secondly, China wouldn't need to directly step in. It would be enough if they supported Korea with Weapons, Goods, Ammunition and even soldiers under false flag. That way they wouldn't have to actually declare war on anyone but with their major resources they could give the US and the NATO a real headache in a fight for the north. In the end, I don't think it's worth trying out. Let's also not forget that NK has nukes. They may be horribly outdated and most likely they only have them in single digits, but they are still nukes anyway.

Only if North Korea strikes first I can see a scenario where NK can be taken relatively easy without another major force stepping in. But I think the North Korean regime is very well aware of that and that's the reason why they don't dare to do anything. They can't rely on their chinese supporters if they make the first step. I actually think they are trying to get the US to do something stupid. Because of that, I still hope Trump doesn't get elected. Until this day, US presidents were smart enough to not give two fucks about what NK is saying. But Mr. Trump tends to act first and think later. If he even thinks at all... But well, that is another topic for itself.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. China has made it absolutely clear that they aren't to keen on influence by the west. Trying to invade North Korea would most certainly feel like the west trying to get influence in the far east. Just look how batshit crazy Putin went when the Ukraine was only considering talks with the EU. Not every nation feels good about NATO and stuff. There are also folks who want them as far away from them as they can.

Secondly, China wouldn't need to directly step in. It would be enough if they supported Korea with Weapons, Goods, Ammunition and even soldiers under false flag. That way they wouldn't have to actually declare war on anyone but with their major resources they could give the US and the NATO a real headache in a fight for the north. In the end, I don't think it's worth trying out. Let's also not forget that NK has nukes. They may be horribly outdated and most likely they only have them in single digits, but they are still nukes anyway.

Only if North Korea strikes first I can see a scenario where NK can be taken relatively easy without another major force stepping in. But I think the North Korean regime is very well aware of that and that's the reason why they don't dare to do anything. They can't rely on their chinese supporters if they make the first step. I actually think they are trying to get the US to do something stupid. Because of that, I still hope Trump doesn't get elected. Until this day, US presidents were smart enough to not give two fucks about what NK is saying. But Mr. Trump tends to act first and think later. If he even thinks at all... But well, that is another topic for itself.

Vietnam was political.  There was never any intention to win that war.  As for China, they will not step in militarily to help NK...especially when their entire economy depends on NK's enemy in said war.  More so, relations between them have become heavily strained.  China co-signed (with the US) the sanctions against NK in February.   NK is China's 82nd largest trade partner.

Che is a more a T-shirt icon than a cult leader.   His image has been adopted for profit (most ironic) and repackaged by others for personal gains.

Also, Che gained notoriety in the 50's.  Kim Il-Sung in the 40's.

To close out our discussion, my initial post combined the cult icon with social engineering.  Che's icon status didn't happen because of a determined plot by Che to become that icon.  Nor is there a central force (company, government, etc...) running a propoganda program to maintain his iconic status.   Better stated, no one entity has ultimate control over Che's fan base while the NK governmentmost certainly does.  

One of the things that makes NK so much worse than previous dictatorships is the 3 generation rule.   Any slight at all against the Dear Leader or North Korea itself and you are imprisoned...along with your family...for the next 3 generations.  But most would never dare do that.  Not just for fear of imprisonment but because they adore him. And his family is just as revered.

They absolutely believe Kim Jong-Il was born of divinity, could walk on water (sound familiar?), provided all the clothes, food, etc...for everyone, he walked by age 3 weeks, talked by week 8, wrote thousands of books in 2 years, wrote a dozens operas that way surpass Mozart, Verdi or Wagner, also a 38 under par the first and only time he ever golfed (a dozen hole-in-ones no less), they believe he is the world's foremost fashion icon, he's climbed all the highest mountains in the world, invented the hamburger and never had to use the toilet....ever.

They built an entire village for no purpose other than propoganda.  No one actually lives there.

It's been like this for over 60 years with no expectations of change any time soon.

Sorry.  I just had 3 seperate classes and all 3 had us focusing on NK.  I was starting to suspect a conspiracy.