Why a minerals deal with N. Korea would be dangerously naive

Why a minerals deal with N. Korea would be dangerously naive

A recent proposal for a “minerals-for-security” deal with North Korea fundamentally misunderstands both the nature of Kim Jong Un’s regime and the lessons of past diplomatic failures. Rather than offering a path to peace, such an agreement would reward nuclear blackmail, undermine regional allies, and provide Pyongyang with resources to further strengthen its military capabilities. Source