Really JeffSpooner - NK has nothing anybody wants?

"It has long been known that North Korea sits on top of significant REE reserves, among other minerals, however SRE Minerals’ estimate is significantly higher than previously thought. Theoretically, the discovery could break China’s stranglehold on the REE market, as North Korea would have over six times the amount of REEs as does Beijing. Moreover, environmental regulations and labor conditions would not be a factor in mining them in North Korea, as they are in many developed countries."

http://thediplomat.com/2014/01/north-korea-may-have-two-thirds-of-worlds-rare-earths/

THink cell phones and other electronic toys - oh, and guided missile systems.