‘U.S. unlikely to impose more sanctions on N.K.’

Washington, despite its support and sympathy for South Korea in the wake of the Cheonan incident, is unlikely to levy additional sanctions on North Korea, a leading expert said.

“The U.S. has done as much it can so far, so it seems unlikely to see an increase of sanctions,” said Abraham Kim, vice president of the Korea Economic Institute based in Washington, D.C. 

The institute is a leading, non-profit organization dedicated to U.S.-Korea issues. 

From this point on, the Cheonan situation will mainly hinge on China’s actions, he added. “The U.S. cannot step forward unless China comes forward.” 

Abraham Kim

Seoul is awaiting an official response from the U.N. Security Council after it referred the sinking of the Cheonan in June.