North Korea is the only government in the world today that can be identified as being actively involved in directing crime as a central part of its national economic strategy and foreign policy. |
Nukes, crime, repression -- these are the key aspects of support for the North Korean leadership. |
There's no doubt this is the most powerful reverberation we've ever had on North Korea. Cutting into the illicit foundations of their regime should provide an incentive for them to start opening up and cooperating. |