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North Korea sanctions
The Panama Papers Underscore the Futility of North Korea Sanctions
By Jack Hands
The leaks show how the elites can circumvent sanctions, even as ordinary North Korean suffer.
Japan's Regional Relationships, as Revealed at the Nuclear Security Summit
By Shannon Tiezzi
Japan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on ties with South Korea, China, and the United States.
Why Sanctions Won’t Stop North Korea
By Jack Hands
Look to Libya in 2011 to see what Pyongyang’s elites have long understood.
Is China Finally Fed Up With Kim Jong-un’s North Korea?
By Theresa Lou
What explains Beijing’s acquiescence to unprecedented sanctions at the UN Security Council?
North Korea: Will the New Sanctions Work?
By Scott A. Snyder
On paper, they represent a significant increase in pressure on Pyongyang.
New Sanctions on North Korea Target Loopholes and Elites
By Catherine Putz
The most stringent measure mandates the searching off all ships coming from North Korea.
Hitting Pyongyang Where It Hurts
By Nah Liang Tuang
To stop nuclear and rocket demonstrations, measures need to be more targeted.
From South China Sea to California, Chinese Celebrate the Lunar New Year
By Shannon Tiezzi
Plus, an update on the Tainan earthquake, Yan Xuetong, and what to do about North Korea. Friday China links.
US Congress Close to Passing New Sanctions on North Korea
By Shannon Tiezzi
Yesterday, the Senate unanimously passed a bill calling for tough new sanctions that could impact China as well.
Reality Check on North Korean Sanctions
By 38 North / Joseph DeThomas
The costs of regime-threatening sanctions on North Korea might outweigh the benefits.
North Korea’s Latest Nuclear Test: Probably Not For Deterrence
By Nah Liang Tuang
Pyongyang’s motivations might have had more to do with prestige and international bargaining leverage.
US, China to Jointly Pressure North Korea Over Nuclear Program
By Ankit Panda
The United States and China may come together to increase pressure on Pyongyang to back off its nuclear program.