North Korea Condemns U.S. Sanctions as Hostile, Vows Response

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

52% : The day before, the U.S. Department of State also announced its intention to pursue UN sanctions designations for seven foreign vessels involved in the export of North Korean coal and iron ore to China.
50% : " The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 6th a statement titled, "We Clarify Our Position in Response to the U.S.'s Renewed Hostility Toward Our Nation," delivered by Kim Un-chol, vice foreign minister in charge of U.S. affairs.
46% : Vice Foreign Minister Kim Un-chol criticizes U.S. sanctions on cybercrime, coal exports as futile North Korea recently expressed opposition to the U.S. government's successive sanctions against the country, stating, "As the U.S. has made clear its stance of hostile intent toward us until the end, we will respond in kind with patience for as long as it takes.
39% : Kim Un-chol stated, "The U.S.'s malicious nature has once again been exposed without filter," adding, "The fifth unilateral sanctions against North Korea imposed since the emergence of the new U.S. administration have put an end to public speculation and opinion about potential changes in U.S. policy toward North Korea.
32% : While President Trump has hinted at the possibility of future dialogue with Kim Jong-un, the imposition of sanctions during his second term suggests no substantial change in U.S. policy toward North Korea, including denuclearization.
29% : " Following the unsuccessful meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the sidelines of the Gyeongju Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the U.S. administration has continued to announce successive sanctions against North Korea.

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