Another Korean War?

Isn't this a timely statement?

"If the (South Korean) enemies try to deal any retaliation or punishment, or if they try sanctions or a strike on us .... we will answer to this with all-out war," Col. Pak In Ho of North Korea's navy told broadcaster APTN in an exclusive interview in Pyongyang.

Timely for President Obama, involved in two wars and a hotly contested Arizona border issue, strained relations with Israel, and Iran acting tough on nukes.  What better way for the President to look weak or unconcerned than to ignore or soft pedal the issue?  Or, if he talks tough, what better way to upset his left base?

And what about North Korea?  We'll sink your ship but if you retaliate, it's war.  Gee, seems like it's war already.