North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story

[rangerrebew]

North Korea: New Sanctions, Same Old Story

Another North Korean missile test, another round of UN sanctions.
By Clint Work
December 29, 2017


On December 22, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea in response to Pyongyang’s November 29 launch of a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-15. On paper, resolution 2397 aims to limit Pyongyang’s access to key sources of energy and foreign currency earnings in order to force it back to the negotiating table. Yet, once again, the intent of the resolution confronts a truculent and messy reality.

https://thediplomat.com/2017/12/north-korea-new-sanctions-same-old-story/

[Fishrrman]

Sanctions won't stop North Korea from reaching its nuclear objectives.

Only one thing can "stop" that.

We all know what it is.

[WingNot]

Sanctions won't stop North Korea from reaching its nuclear objectives.

Only one thing can "stop" that.

We all know what it is.

You can think it but you just can't say it.

[Fishrrman]

Wingnut wrote:
"You can think it but you just can't say it."

I can "say it".
I chose not to.