Basically we’re looking at an old fashioned siege here. Some minimum measures to put in place until N. Korea completely stands down.
No one trades with North Korea. If you trade with North Korea, you do not also trade with the US or our allies.
A full naval blockade of the waters off of North Korea. Any ship that enters will be ordered to turn back. If they refuse, they will be boarded and seized. This includes fishing vessels.
If you have diplomatic relations with North Korea, you do not also have diplomatic relations with the US or our allies.
Put in place a massive multinational military force on the 38th parallel which is paid for by Germany and Japan who are both super rich but are not in a position to contribute militarily in any meaningful way.
Once Kim and his government surrender, North Korea ceases to be and its territory reintegrates with South Korea along the lines of East/West Germany reunification.
you honestly think canceling all trade with the PRC will hurt them more than its hurts Us ?
Even if the Norks have been sealed off from the rest of the world, they have stockpiled resources already. This will buy them time to have their nuclear arsenal in place. The Pig will opt for the “Suicide Option.” Then we will hope to God that we can knock down the massive launch of nukes going to Japan, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. It only takes a few to get through. This messing with trade embargoes works only for nations with no teeth.
A trade embargo also hurts China, a nation that we have a huge $1.102 trillion debt. With that much leverage, China could thumb its nose at any trade embargo and that would give the Norks the ability to do what they want. A military strike would cut out the tumor fast with little effect on China. The tumor is the Pig.
I agree. Why in hell are we trading with the Communist Chinese who are clearely supporting North Korea?
It’s time to cut them off, send the message.
“Some minimum measures to put in place until N. Korea completely stands down.”
NK will launch on the US before they will stand down.