Generally, I agree that in other contexts, those words mean what you say. But let’s focus on this context.

Here is the full quote from “Ambassador” Han, courtesy of the unnamed Korean lawyer who was present:

Han then replied:”You, bastard, you wanna die. Look at that son of a bitch (uttering those words).

He doesn’t want to be named, but he says that this is pretty close to an exact quote. Full context here. I just don’t see how Weldon’s story can hold water when compared to the statements of multiple credible eyewitnesses who are telling consistent stories.

However, in the case of a North Korean in an official position, I’d take such a threat a little more literally, since the Norks have quite a record of backing up their words with actions, when bodily harm is involved…