cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18629062

According to the debate, they had their reasons. But still – when one hundred and eighty six nations say one thing, and two say another, you have to wonder about the two.

  • ricecake
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    4 months ago

    We’ve never actually restricted sale or transfer of food or agricultural products to north Korea. We’ve given them food assistance in the past and only stopped when they requested we do so.

    The sanctions definitely have wide and severe negative consequences, but in general to food impact of sanctions is that cargo inspections and paperwork make it take longer to arrive.