Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?



Analysis Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant? Vast majority of experts say DPRK sanctions regime is increasingly ineffective, but many argue it still has role to play Chad O'Carroll December 19, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A North Korean poster encouraging farming activity among citizens \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Dec. 2017) Editor’s note: The following article is the fourth in a seven-part series about what lies ahead for North Korea in 2024 and beyond, based on a survey of more than 100 experts. The third part can be read here. More than 40% of North Korea specialists believe that the DPRK sanctions regime is “decreasing in effectiveness” but “still relevant” to international diplomacy, according to a new survey conducted by NK News. A plurality of respondents said factors like Pyongyang’s strengthened ties with Russia and China have diminished the impact of international sanctions targeting North Korea’s nuclear and missile © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?

Vast majority of experts say DPRK sanctions regime is increasingly ineffective, but many argue it still has role to play

Chad O'Carroll December 19, 2023

Next steps for North Korea: Are international sanctions still relevant?

A North Korean poster encouraging farming activity among citizens | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Dec. 2017)

Editor’s note: The following article is the fourth in a seven-part series about what lies ahead for North Korea in 2024 and beyond, based on a survey of more than 100 experts. The third part can be read here.

More than 40% of North Korea specialists believe that the DPRK sanctions regime is “decreasing in effectiveness” but “still relevant” to international diplomacy, according to a new survey conducted by NK News.

A plurality of respondents said factors like Pyongyang’s strengthened ties with Russia and China have diminished the impact of international sanctions targeting North Korea’s nuclear and missile

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