N. Korea Vows Nuclear Retaliation

In a statement on the Korea Central News agency website on 12 October 2013, North Korea media says U.S.-Japan-ROK maneuvers are a provocative act, and that if attacked the DPRK will marshal its forces including nuclear capabilities to deal a counter-blow. (http://www.kcna.co.jp/index-e.htm). This is pretty strong rhetoric and suggests that the North might want to hold on to its nuclear capability for a long time to come. So are there really any chances for re-starting the Six Party Talks?  And if so, could the North be trusted to disclose and disarm? Post you thoughts below.