Can Oil Sanctions Cripple North Korea’s Army?

In response to Pyongyang’s latest nuclear missile tests, the
world is stepping up sanctions on North Korea with bans on its
mining, manufacturing, and seafood exports. The latest round of
restrictions is expected to cripple North Korea’s economy and
further hurt the ordinary citizens of the reclusive country,
analysts believe. However, the current sanctions are not targeting
the most vital commodity for North Korea’s military: Oil. According
to experts, oil—most of which North Korea imports from China—is
critical for…

In response to Pyongyang’s latest nuclear missile tests, the
world is stepping up sanctions on North Korea with bans on its
mining, manufacturing, and seafood exports. The latest round of
restrictions is expected to cripple North Korea’s economy and
further hurt the ordinary citizens of the reclusive country,
analysts believe. However, the current sanctions are not targeting
the most vital commodity for North Korea’s military: Oil. According
to experts, oil—most of which North Korea imports from China—is
critical for…