No one expected North Korea to meekly accept sanctions against it and dismantle its nuclear and ICBM programs.  But in common parlance, "this means war." CNN: North Korean state media has slammed the latest round of sanctions approved by the United Nations calling them a "flagrant violation of our sovereignty," and vowed retaliation against Washington. The UN Security Council unanimously adopted new sanctions Saturday in response to Pyongyang's long-range ballistic missile tests on July 4 and July 28. The measures aim to make it harder for North Korea to make money across the globe. They target North Korea's primary exports – including coal, iron and seafood – and attempt to cut off its additional revenue streams by targeting some of its banks and joint ventures with foreign companies. Speaking at the ASEAN Regional Forum Monday, North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho blamed the US for the current situation...(Read Full Post)