Is some type of armed conflict between the US, and North Korea, inevitable?

I am seeing more news, or propaganda, about North Korea every day.
The last thing I want is for the situation to escalate.
I’m afraid for the poor civilian population of North Korea.
I’m afraid for the South Koreans, who will face the brunt of a North Korean war.

I read an analysis today, that predicted that a million people could die within the first 3–4 days of a war…

I’m mostly afraid that our leaders are not afraid of a military option…