Originally Posted by Downthestretch55

Honu,
The USA has given the NK's over a billion in foreign aid since 1995. The bulk of it has been given during the present administration.
Unfortunately, the WFP (World Food Program) doesn't really know where the rice is sold. It shows up in black markets and on the streets (for cash).
The people for which it intended are, in fact, eating seaweed. That's why I posted the recipe.
It's a very crazy place.
Sanctions will hurt the common people. Kim il Jong won't feel the least bit impact. For sure, he eats very well. Photos of him bear this out.
The common people are powerless to do much. Public executions cause terror in the populace. Though there is a growing resistance movement, it seems to me that going against this insanity where you need a travel permit to move from village to village, city to city, with armed guards (shoot to kill orders) patrolling the northern border crossing the river to China.
It's a huge mess. In my humble view, santions from the US won't do it. China
and South Korea have a much bigger voice, as they have both been the biggest providers of foreign aid. I'll wait to hear them speak.

btw...seaweed is pretty good. I like it with fresh fish. That's a luxury I have, that they don't. They eat it as a main course.