When viewed through Kim's perspective (to the extent which imagination allows) and taking into account the context of a recent internal power struggle to consolidate power, while fending off external pressures from the West, I would consider his moves and decisions to be absolutely rational when one considers the goal . .
i.e. to gain and hold on to power
In this regard one could say that Mr. Un and the West have something very much in common.
But by doing so he may actually be hastening his own demise. It is certainly an interesting way to examine it.
Agreed.