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.

Why might the US choose to roll out sanctions over a two-week period instead of announcing them all at once?

What concerns do people have regarding North Korea's domestic actions?