Progress Towards Peace: 457 Days And Counting

It's Been 457 Days Without A Missile Launch From North Korea; During President Obama's Last Year In Office, North Korea Launched A Missile Every 24 Days

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TOP TAKEAWAYS

• Ahead of today's summit, President Trump has made real progress towards a nuclear-free North Korea and a safer America.
• Today, President Trump is meeting with Chairman Kim Jong-Un of North Korea to negotiate further steps towards the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
  • Today's summit follows President Trump's historic July 2018 summit with North Korea, which resulted in a joint agreement to achieve the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.
• Over the past two years, the Trump Administration has made great progress easing tensions and working towards the denuclearization of the peninsula.
  • North Korea has not launched a missile in 457 days nor has it conducted a nuclear test in 543 days.
  • President Trump has secured the release of four Americans detained in North Korea.
  • The DPRK fulfilled their promise to destroy a major missile engine test site in Kusong, North Korea.
  • The remains of 55 American servicemen were flown out of North Korea.
    • Thus far, three U.S. soldiers have successfully been identified from the remains.
  • North Korea began dismantling testing facilities at the main site for its satellite launches in Sohae, North Korea.
• Progress towards denuclearization has also been due to the success of President Trump's maximum pressure campaign on North Korea aimed at halting North Korea's illicit missile and nuclear activity.
  • The Trump Administration has sanctioned at least 229 individuals, entities or vessels under North Korea designations.
  • The Administration has helped pass 6 United Nations Security Council Resolutions and helped implement UN sanctions against 52 individuals and entities under North Korea designations.
• The Trump Administration's successful policy towards North Korea stands in stark contrast to the Obama Administration's policy of "strategic patience" widely deemed a "failure."
  • During President Obama's time in office, North Korea conducted four underground nuclear tests.
  • During the Obama Administration, North Korea conducted 74 different missile tests and during Obama's final year in office conducted a missile test every 24 days.
  • During his entire 8 years in office, the Obama Administration sanctioned just 153 individuals, entities and vessels under North Korea designations.

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PRESIDENT TRUMP IS WORKING TOWARDS THE DENUCLEARIZATION OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA BY HOLDING A SECOND SUMMIT WITH NORTH KOREA

Today, President Trump Is Meeting With North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un In Hanoi, Vietnam To Negotiate Further Steps Towards The Denuclearization Of The Korean Peninsula

On February 8, 2019, President Trump Announced He Would Be Meeting With North Korean Chairman Kim Jong Un On February 27 And 28, 2019 To Discuss Continued Plans For Peace On The Korean Peninsula. "My representatives have just left North Korea after a very productive meeting and an agreed upon time and date for the second Summit with Kim Jong Un. It will take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, on February 27 & 28. I look forward to seeing Chairman Kim & advancing the cause of peace!" (President Donald Trump, Twitter Feed , 02/08/19)

The Administration Has Identified "Obtaining A Freeze On All Weapons Of Mass Destruction And Missile Programs," "Agreeing On A Common Definition Of Denuclearization," "And Making Progress On A Road Map For Future Negotiations" As The Three Goals Of The Summit. "While U.S. officials have been guarded about preparations for the coming summit, a senior administration official identified three priorities. They include obtaining 'a freeze on all weapons of mass destruction and missile programs,' the senior official said; agreeing on a common definition of denuclearization; and making progress on a road map for future negotiations." (Michael Gordon and Vivian Salama, "Trump's North Korea Summit Goal: Lock In The Steps To Denuclearization," The Wall Street Journal , 02/24/19)

Today's Summit Follows President Trump's Historic July 2018 Summit With North Korea Which Resulted In A Joint Agreement To Achieve The Complete Denuclearization Of The Korean Peninsula

On June 12, 2018, President Trump And Chairman Kim Jong Un Of The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea Held A Historic Summit In Singapore. "President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) held a first, historic summit in Singapore on June 12, 2018." (Press Release, "Joint Statement Of President Donald J. Trump Of The United States Of America And Chairman Kim Jong Un Of The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea At The Singapore Summit," The White House , 6/12/18)

• Following The Summit, Chairman Kim Jong Un Reaffirmed His Commitment To The Complete Denuclearization Of The Korean Peninsula. "President Trump committed to provide security guarantees to the DPRK, and Chairman Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his firm and unwavering commitment to complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula." (Press Release, "Joint Statement Of President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea at the Singapore Summit," The White House , 6/12/18)

The U.S. And The DPRK Committed To Cooperate For The Development Of New Relations Between The Two Countries And For The Promotion Of "Peace, Prosperity, And Security Of The Korean Peninsula And Of The World." "President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America and Chairman Kim Jong Un of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea have committed to cooperate for the development of new U.S.-DPRK relations and for the promotion of peace, prosperity, and security of the Korean Peninsula and of the world." (Press Release, "Joint Statement Of President Donald J. Trump Of The United States Of America And Chairman Kim Jong Un Of The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea At The Singapore Summit," The White House , 6/12/18)

OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS, THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS MADE GREAT PROGRESS TOWARDS THE DENUCLEARIZATION AND RELAXATION OF TENSION ON THE KOREAN PENINSULA

North Korea Has Not Launched A Missile In The Last 457 Days And Has Not Conducted A Nuclear Test In The Last 543 Days

North Korea's Most Recent Recorded Missile Test Came 457 Days Ago On November 28, 2017. ("The North Korean Missile Test Tracker," Nuclear Threat Initiative , Accessed 2/25/19)

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North Korea Has Not Conducted A Weapons Test Since September 3, 2017, 543 Days Ago. "September 3 - North Korea carries out its sixth test of a nuclear weapon, causing a 6.3 magnitude seismic event, as measured by the United States Geological Survey. Pyongyang claims the device is a hydrogen bomb that could be mounted on an intercontinental missile." ("North Korea Nuclear Timeline Fast Facts," CNN , 01/23/19)

Since Entering Office, President Trump Has Secured The Release Of Four Americans Detained In North Korea

On June 14, 2017, Otto Warmbier, An American Student Held Captive In North Korea, Was Released And Returned To The United States Following Diplomatic Efforts Of The Trump Administration. "An American college student whose parents say has been in a coma while serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea was released and returned to the United States Tuesday as the Trump administration revealed a rare exchange with the reclusive country. An airplane carrying Otto Warmbier, who's from Ohio, arrived in Cincinnati shortly before 10:20 p.m. Warmbier was then taken by ambulance to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment." ("US College Student Released By North Korea Arrives In Ohio," The Associated Press , 06/14/17)

On May 10, 2018, Three Americans Freed From North Korea Arrived In Virginia Following Diplomatic Efforts To Secure Their Release By The Trump Administration, Including Secretary Of State Pompeo. "Three American prisoners freed from North Korea arrived here early Thursday to a personal welcome from President Trump, who traveled to an air base in the middle of the night to meet them. Waving their hands and flashing peace signs, the freed prisoners - Kim Dong-chul, Tony Kim and Kim Hak-song - descended the stairs of their plane, flanked by the president and senior administration officials, including Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who had flown to Pyongyang, the North's capital, to secure their release." (Katie Rogers, "Trump Greets 3 American Detainees Freed From North Korea," The New York Times , 5/10/18)

Following President Trump's First Summit With North Korea, The DPRK Fufilled Their Promise To Destroy A Major Missile Engine Test Site In Kusong, North Korea

Following The Signing Of The Joint Agreement In Singapore, President Trump Told The Press That Chairman Kim Jong Un Informed Him North Korea Had Agreed To Destroy A Major Missile Engine Testing Site. PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP (R): "Chairman Kim says North Korea is also destroying a major missile engine testing site. That's not in your signed document. We agreed to that after the agreement was signed. That's a big thing. The missiles they were testing. The site will be destroyed very soon." (President Donald J. Trump, Remarks At U.S.-DPRK Summit , Singapore, 6/12/18)

A Recent U.S. Study Found Kim Jong Un Kept His Pledge To Destroy A North Korean Missile Testing Site. "President Donald Trump's comments that North Korea is destroying a major missile engine testing site seems to support a recent U.S. study that the country was razing a facility crucial to its development of mid-range solid-fuel missiles." ("Trump's Comments Back US Report Of Razed N. Korean Test Site," The Associated Press , 6/12/18)

• U.S. Analyst Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. Confirmed North Korea Was Razing A Test Facility Near The Northwest City Of Kusong. "In a study published last week in the North Korea-focused 38 North website, U.S. analyst Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. said recent commercial satellite images showed the North was razing a test facility near the northwest city of Kusong." ("Trump's Comments Back US Report Of Razed N. Korean Test Site," The Associated Press , 6/12/18)

On July 26, 2018, The Remains Of 55 American Servicemen Were Flown Out Of North Korea

On July 26, 2018, Remains Believed To Be Those Of 55 American Servicemen Were Flown Out Of North Korea. "Remains believed to be those of 55 American servicemen were flown out of North Korea on Friday, the first visible result of President Trump's efforts to bring the American war dead home 65 years after the end of combat in the Korean War." (Choe Sang-Hun, "Remains Of 55 U.S. War Dead In North Korea Start Journey Home After 65 Years," The New York Times , 7/26/18)

The News Was The "First Visible Result Of President Trump's Efforts To Bring The American War Dead Home 65 Years After The End Of Combat In The Korean War ." "Remains believed to be those of 55 American servicemen were flown out of North Korea on Friday, the first visible result of President Trump's efforts to bring the American war dead home 65 years after the end of combat in the Korean War." (Choe Sang-Hun, "Remains Of 55 U.S. War Dead In North Korea Start Journey Home After 65 Years," The New York Times , 7/26/18)

• Thus Far, Three U.S. Soldiers Have Been Identified From The Remains Returned To The United States . "The remains of a U.S. soldier believed to have been captured by Chinese forces in North Korea in December 1950 and later died in a prisoner-of-war camp have been identified, officials said Thursday. The soldier, Sgt. Frank Julius Suliman, is the third American service member to be identified from among 55 boxes of bones and other material that the North Korean government handed over to the United States last summer. Efforts to identify them are led by a Defense Department laboratory in Hawaii." (Robert Burns, "Soldier Is 3^rd Service Member ID'd From 55 Boxes Of Remains Returned By North Korea," The Associated Press , 01/24/18)

On July 23, 2018, North Korea Begun Dismantling Testing Facilities At A Former Main Site For North Korean Satellite Launches In Sohae, Korea

On July 23, 2018, North Korea Began Dismantling Facilities At The Former "Main Site" For North Korean Satellite Launches In Sohae. "North Korea has begun dismantling the facilities at the satellite launch station in Sohae, according to an analysis of commercial satellite imagery released on the 38 North website. The Sohae location has been the main site for North Korean satellite launches since 2012." (Adam Taylor, "North Korea Begins Dismantling Key Test Site, Satellite Imagery Suggests," The Washington Post , 7/23/18)

The Testing Facilities At Sohae Are Also Thought To Play A Role In The Development Of Liquid-Fuel Engines Used In North Korea's Ballistic Missile Program. "The testing facilities at the site are thought to play a role in the development of liquid-fuel engines that can also be used in North Korea's ballistic missile program." (Adam Taylor, "North Korea Begins Dismantling Key Test Site, Satellite Imagery Suggests," The Washington Post , 7/23/18)

The U.S. Based Website 38 North Called The Site Dismantlement "An Important First Step Towards Fulfilling A Commitment Made By Kim Jon Un At The June 12 Singapore Summit." "In an important first step towards fulfilling a commitment made by Kim Jong Un at the June 12 Singapore Summit, new commercial satellite imagery of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station (North Korea's main satellite launch facility since 2012) indicates that the North has begun dismantling key facilities." ("North Korea Begins Dismantling Key Facilities at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station," 38 North, 7/23/18)

PROGRESS TOWARDS DENUCLEARIZATION HAS OCCURRED THANKS TO PRESIDENT TRUMP'S MAXIMUM PRESSURE CAMPAIGN ON NORTH KOREA

In His First Year In Office, President Trump Pledged To Hold North Korea Accountable And Pursue A Policy That Would Halt North Korea's Illicit Missile And Nuclear Activity

In April 2017, The Trump Administration Approved A Policy Of "Maximum Pressure" Aimed At Halting North Korea's Illicit Missile And Nuclear Activity Through The Application Of Sanctions And Other Diplomatic Means. "But behind the scenes, the Trump administration has completed a two-month comprehensive review of the North Korea policy that was approved by all of the top National Security Council officials this month, a senior White House official who has read the policy confirmed to me. The policy calls for 'maximum pressure' against the North Korean regime to try to halt its illicit missile and nuclear activity, through sanctions and other diplomatic means. The policy does not call for 'regime change' but in facts calls for engagement with the North Korea regime, if and when it changes its behavior." (Josh Rogin, "Trump's North Korea Policy Is 'Maximum Pressure' But Not 'Regime Change,' The Washington Post , 04/14/17)

In An Address To The United Nations General Assembly In September 2017, President Trump Condemned North Korea And Said "No Nation On Earth Has An Interest In Seeing This Band Of Criminals Arm Itself With Nuclear Weapons And Missiles." TRUMP: "It is an outrage that some nations would not only trade with such a regime, but would arm, supply, and financially support a country that imperils the world with nuclear conflict. No nation on earth has an interest in seeing this band of criminals arm itself with nuclear weapons and missiles." (Donald Trump, "Remarks By President Trump To The 72 ^nd Session Of The United Nations General Assembly," The White House , 9/19/17)

President Trump: "It Is Time For North Korea To Realize That Denuclearization Is Its Only Acceptable Future." TRUMP: "It is time for North Korea to realize that the denuclearization is its only acceptable future. The United Nations Security Council recently held two unanimous 15-0 votes adopting hard-hitting resolutions against North Korea, and I want to thank China and Russia for joining the vote to impose sanctions, along with all of the other members of the Security Council. Thank you to all involved." (Donald Trump, "Remarks By President Trump To The 72^nd Session Of The United Nations General Assembly," The White House , 9/19/17)

"It Is Time For All Nations To Work Together To Isolate The Kim Regime Until It Ceases Its Hostile Behavior. But We Must Do Much More." TRUMP: "It is time for all nations to work together to isolate the Kim regime until it ceases its hostile behavior." (Donald Trump, "Remarks By President Trump To The 72^nd Session Of The United Nations General Assembly," The White House , 9/19/17)

Since Taking Office, President Trump Has Sanctioned 229 Individuals, Entities, And Vessels Under North Korea Related Designations

Under President Trump, The U.S. Has Sanctioned 229 Individuals, Entities Or Aircraft Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/26/19)

• The U.S. Has Sanctioned 76 Individuals Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/26/19)
• The U.S. Has Sanctioned 91 Entities Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/26/19)
• The U.S. Has Sanctioned 62 Aircraft Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/26/19)

 

Thanks To Pressure From The United States, The United Nations Security Council Has Passed 6 Resolutions And Sanctioned 52 Individuals And Entities Under North Korea Designations

Since President Trump Came To Office, The United Nations Security Council Has Sanctioned 52 Individuals And Entities Related To North Korea Designations. ("Resolutions," United Nations Security Council , Accessed 02/25/19)

• On December 22, 2017, The United Nations Security Council Adopted Resolution 2397 Freezing The Assets And Banning The Travel Of 16 Individuals And 1 Entity Under United Nations Sanctions. (United Nations Security Council, " Resolution 2397," United Nations, 12/22/17)
• On September 11, 2017, The United Nations Security Council Adopted Resolution 2375 Freezing The Assets And Banning The Travel Of 1 Individuals And 3 Entities Under United Nations Sanctions. (United Nations Security Council, " Resolution 2375," United Nations, 09/11/17)
• On August 5, 2017, The United Nations Security Council Adopted Resolution 2371 Freezing The Assets And Banning The Travel Of 9 Individuals And 4 Entities Under United Nations Sanctions. (United Nations Security Council, " Resolution 2371," United Nations, 08/05/17)
• On June 2, 2017, The United Nations Security Council Adopted Resolution 2356 Freezing The Assets And Banning The Travel Of 14 Individuals And 4 Entities Under United Nations Sanctions. (United Nations Security Council, " Resolution 2356," United Nations, 06/02/17)

On March 21, 2018, The United Nations Security Council Adopted Resolution 2407 Concerning The Non-Proliferation Of Weapons With Regards To North Korea. (United Nations Security Council, " Resolution 2407," United Nations, 03/21/18)

On March 23, 2017, The United Nations Security Council Adopted Resolution 2345 Concerning The Non-Proliferation Of Weapons With Regards To North Korea. (United Nations Security Council, " Resolution 2345," United Nations, 03/23/17)

THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S EFFECTIVE POLICY TOWARDS NORTH KOREA IS A WELCOME CONTRAST TO OBAMA'S FAILED POLICY OF "STRATEGIC PATIENCE"

President Obama's North Korea Policy Of "Strategic Patience" Was Widely Criticized And Was Even Deemed A Failure By His Former National Security Advisor

By 2012, The Obama Administration Was "Outmaneuvered" By North Korea. "Under the deal with the United States announced on Feb. 29, the North agreed to suspend nuclear weapons tests, missile launches and uranium enrichment. Critics now say the Obama administration was outmaneuvered by North Korean negotiators and should have gotten a specific written assurance that satellite launches were covered. American officials insist they explicitly told the North that a satellite launch would fall under the category of a long-range missile test and would be a 'deal breaker.'" (Editorial, "Frightening Fizzle," The New York Times , 4/13/12)

Former CIA Deputy Division Chief For Korea, Bruce Klinger, Stated That Obama "Was Flat-Out Wrong" About The Effectiveness Of His Sanctions On North Korea. "'Obama talked a good game on sanctions, calling North Korea the most heavily sanctioned and the most cut-off nation on Earth, and he was flat-out wrong,' said Klingner, who is now at the Heritage Foundation's Asian Studies Center." (Jenny Lee, "Trump's North Korea Policy: Is It Different From Obama's?" VOA News , 03/28/17)

Sung-Yoon Lee, A North Korea Expert At Tufts University, Characterized Obama's North Korea Policy As An Era "Of Half-Measures, Procrastination, On-And-Off Half-Party Diplomacy, Half-Party Of Sanctions." "'The era of half-measures, procrastination, on-and-off half-party diplomacy, half-party sanctions is now over, and we have entered a period of consequences,' the professor said. 'There's a consensus in Washington … there's a lot more that the U.S. could and should do to financially squeeze North Korea - to toughen up on sanctions against North Korea and also to go after North Korea's third-country partners.'" (Jenny Lee, "Trump's North Korea Policy: Is It Different From Obama's?" VOA News , 03/28/17)

VIDEO: Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice Called The Obama Administration's Attempts To Curb North Korea's Nuclear Ambitions "A Failure ." CNN's WOLF BLITZER: "You had eight years. You were the U.N. ambassador, then the U.N. national security adviser to President Obama. You tried very hard to prevent North Korea from developing this nuclear threat. You clearly failed. Why?" FORMER U.N. AMBASSADOR SUSAN RICE: "Well, Wolf, as you said in your question and in your lead-up, this has been a very, very difficult problem that has now vexed four successive American administrations, Democrat and Republican. And each administration has tried not only diplomacy, but increased sanctions and pressure, cooperation with China, and various other methods that we shouldn't speak about on television. And the fact of the matter is that, despite all of those efforts, the North Korean regime has been able to succeed in progressing with its program, both nuclear and missile. That's a very unfortunate outcome. You can call it a failure. I accept that characterization of the efforts of the United States over the last two decades." (CNN's, "The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer," 08/10/17)

Under President Obama's Approach Of "Strategic Patience," North Korea's Nuclear Program Accelerated And Flourished As The Regime Conducted Four Nuclear Tests

By The Time President Obama Left Office, Pyongyang Had Overseen Four Underground Nuclear Tests. "Pyongyang would oversee four underground nuclear tests by the time Obama left office." (Natasha Turak, "North Korea's Nuclear Development Can't Be Blamed On Trump, Says Former Clinton Advisor," CNBC , 03/06/18)

Upon Entering Office, The Obama Administration Said The U.S. Would Pursue "Multiple Means To Increase [North Korea] Isolation And Bring Them Into Compliance With International Nonproliferation Norms." "If North Korea eliminates its nuclear weapons program, and Iran meets its international obligations on its nuclear program, they will be able to proceed on a path to greater national security strategy political and economic integration with the international community. If they ignore their international obligations, we will pursue multiple means to increase their isolation and bring them into compliance with international nonproliferation norms." (President Barack Obama, "National Security Strategy," The White House , 05/2010, pg. 23)

Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton Defined the Administration's Policy Towards North Korea As "Strategic Patience." SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON: "I think that for a preliminary meeting it was quite positive. The approach that our Administration is taking is of strategic patience in close coordination with our Six-Party allies, and I think that making it clear to the North Koreans what we had expected and how we were moving forward is exactly what was called for." (Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton, Remarks With Croatian Foreign Minister Gordan Jandrokovic After Their Meeting , Washington D.C., 12/10/09)

• Obama's Policy Of Strategic Patience Was Based On The Hope That "Through Sanctions And Espionage, The United States Could Wait Out The Isolated State"-Instead "The North Pursued Its Weapons Program And Launched A Series Of Cyberattacks." "Rather than negotiate, Mr. Obama imposed a policy of 'strategic patience,' hoping that through sanctions and espionage, the United States could wait out the isolated state. Mr. Obama hoped that the North would eventually feel it had reason to negotiate and make a good-faith effort at talks. Instead the North pursued its weapons program and launched a series of cyberattacks on American businesses, including Sony Pictures." (Russell Goldman, "How Trump's Predecessors Dealt With The North Korean Threat," The New York Times , 08/17/17)

In November 2011, North Korea "Reported Brisk Progress In Building A New Nuclear Reactor And Producing Enriched Uranium" Which Marked "The Latest Sign That North Korea [Was] Pressing Ahead With Its Nuclear Program." "North Korea reported brisk progress in building a new nuclear reactor and producing enriched uranium on Wednesday. Although the statement appeared to invite international inspectors to verify that the facilities are for peaceful purposes, it was the latest sign that North Korea is pressing ahead with its nuclear program." (Choe Sang-Hun, "North Korea Reports Progress On New Reactor," The New York Times , 11/30/11)

In March 2016, Intelligence Analysts Believed North Korea "Probably" Possessed A Miniaturized Nuclear Warhead That Could Potentially Strike The United States . "Some U.S. intelligence analysts now believe that North Korea 'probably' possesses a miniaturized nuclear warhead, several U.S. officials told CNN. The assessment has yet to become a formal consensus view of the U.S. government. But it reveals just how far along many in the U.S. believe the reclusive country has come to gaining a nuclear-tipped ballistic missile that could potentially strike the U.S." (Barbara Starr and Ryan Browne, "Intel Officials: North Korea 'Probably' Has Miniaturized Nuke," CNN , 3/24/16)

In An August 2017 Report, The Defense Intelligence Agency Concluded North Korea Had Successfully Produced A Miniaturized Nuclear Warhead. "North Korea has successfully produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead that can fit inside its missiles, crossing a key threshold on the path to becoming a full-fledged nuclear power, U.S. intelligence officials have concluded in a confidential assessment." (Joby Warrick, Ellen Nakashima, and Anna Fifeld, "North Korea Now Making Missile Ready-Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Analysts Say," The Washington Post , 08/08/17)

Under The Obama Administration, North Korea Launched 74 Missile Tests And, During His Final Year In Office, A Missile Was Launched Every 24 Days

Under President Obama, North Korea Conducted 74 Missile Tests. ("The North Korean Missile Test Tracker," The Nuclear Threat Initiative , Accessed 02/25/19)

During The Final Year Of The Obama Administration, North Korea Conducted 16 Missile Tests, Averaging A Missile Launch Every 24 Days. ("The North Korean Missile Testing Database," Nuclear Threat Initiative , Accessed 9/25/18)

During President Obama's 8 Years In Office, He Sanctioned Just 153 Individuals And Entities And Vessels Under North Korea Designations

Under President Obama, The U.S. Sanctioned 153 Individuals, Entities Or Vessels Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/17/19)

• The U.S. Sanctioned 46 Individuals Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/17/19)
• The U.S. Sanctioned 52 Entities Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/17/19)
• The U.S. Sanctioned 55 Vessels Under North Korea Designations. ("Recent Actions," Office Of Financial Assets Control , U.S. Treasury, Accessed 2/17/19)

 

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