I think Kim is yet again just making noise in an attempt to shake down the world for some more food.
At this point, the NorK regime reminds me of one of those amateur comedians who perform for tips.

Hagel: “Wow, did you see that dog video?”
Obama: “Yeah, pretty funny. Toss ‘em a planeload of Spam, with a case or two of Beggin’ Strips thrown in.”