Foreign affairs experts say that international economic sanctions against North Korea seem to be not having their intended effects, and may work as a disincentive for the country as the United States seeks to restart much-delayed denuclearization talks with it.The experts point to North Korea's continuing trade with China, Russia and other friendly nations as well as its efforts to bolster domestic production at the behest of leader Kim Jong Un, who has promoted self-reliance to prop up the country's economy.While North Korea has recently renewed its push for bilateral working-level talks, …READ FULL ARTICLE
