Trump Designates North Korea as State Sponsor of Terror

The transcript discusses upcoming US sanctions on North Korea, highlighting potential new targets such as unidentified individuals or companies linked to North Korean trade. It explores North Korea's isolation and possible banking secrecy issues. The conversation shifts to North Korea's alleged involvement in assassinations, like the killing of Kim Jong Nam, and whether these actions justify labeling North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. The focus then moves to North Korea's domestic threats, particularly its intercontinental ballistic missile technology and nuclear weapons program.

What is the expected impact of the new US sanctions on North Korea?

• They will only target North Korea's allies.

• They will be less significant than previous sanctions.

• They will be the most significant sanctions North Korea has ever faced.

• They will have no impact on North Korea.

Why might the US Treasury stagger the announcement of new sanctions over two weeks?

• To give North Korea time to respond.

• To gradually reveal uncovered links to North Korean trade.

• To avoid media attention.

• To coordinate with other countries.

What makes it challenging to uncover financial links to North Korea?

• North Korea's open financial system.

• Banking secrecy laws in some countries.

• North Korea's advanced technology.

• Lack of interest from other countries.

What past actions of North Korea might justify labeling it as a state sponsor of terrorism?

• Developing nuclear weapons.

• Holding diplomatic talks.

• Kidnapping foreigners and assassinations.

• Engaging in international trade.

What domestic developments in North Korea are of international concern?

• Their environmental policies.

• Their missile technology and nuclear weapons program.

• Their cultural exchanges.

• Their economic reforms.