The Calculus of Sanctions on the DPRK (Squeeze ‘Em Harder)
The true impact of North Korean sanctions
3 July 2019
eastasiaforum.org/2019/07/03/the…
“There are two issues that need consideration [in analyzing the economic impacts of sanctions on North Korea] — how sanctions are impacting the
The true impact of North Korean sanctions
3 July 2019
eastasiaforum.org/2019/07/03/the…
“There are two issues that need consideration [in analyzing the economic impacts of sanctions on North Korea] — how sanctions are impacting the
2/“economy and where the economy figures in the regime’s cost–benefit calculations regarding its nuclear and missile programs.
In the longer run, things could become more dire if current difficulties persist for the country’s industry. For example, it is hard to see how any
In the longer run, things could become more dire if current difficulties persist for the country’s industry. For example, it is hard to see how any
3/“meaningful level of production of the most essential goods can continue…
Under the sanctions, North Korea is unable to sell its most crucial export goods. In 2018, Chinese imports from North Korea plummeted by 88 per cent. UN numbers show that Chinese imports of North
Under the sanctions, North Korea is unable to sell its most crucial export goods. In 2018, Chinese imports from North Korea plummeted by 88 per cent. UN numbers show that Chinese imports of North
4/“Korean coal, iron ore and other natural resources increased dramatically from 2010 onwards. But China imported no coal from North Korea between January and March 2018.”
5/Sanctions then have a crushing effect on DPRK’s economy & exports sector, which has a trickle-down effect on NK workers, jobs & salaries. Then those who approve of sanctions comment on how “poor” NKers are and blame Kim Jong Un.
https://twitter.com/SungYoonLee1/status/1480948029582675971?s=20
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