Kevin Rudd

1. Kevin Rudd is the foreign minister for Australia, and is essentially the second most important person in the government.
2. Kevin Rudd's concerns are North Korea's nuclear bombs, and the fact that they might send the bombs to Australia; he is worried for the well-being of Australia (especially Northern Australia). 
3. Kevin Rudd was at the ASEAN Regional Forum where he was to express his concerns.
4. The recent act done by North Korea that has Kevin Rudd alarmed and has the region lacking stability is that North Korea bombed (attacked) South Korea and so Kevin Rudd is worried about the safety of Australia.
5. A direct threat according to Kevin Rudd is a straight hit with a nuclear bomb on Australia; a long range missile.
6. I believe Kevin  Rudd is just trying to fix its relationship with North Korea or make sure that there are no misunderstandings and I also believe that Kevin is trying to get the North Korean counterpart to try and stop things that are happening. I think Australia and North Korea obviously don't have a strong friendship and agreement otherwise Kevin would be a little more stable and relaxed. In my opinion, I think North Korea are trying to scare Austraia and making a point that they think that they are the stronger nations now. 
7. Australia has many other allies, but Australia looks as though it is in charge; and it feels as though it is in charge. Other nations probably fear Australia because of the US, and the UK.