[elhudy]

I thought the context of the previous response was that sanctions do nothing to the regime i.e. in terms of strengthening, weakening, or getting rid of. The North korean dictatorship remains in place so that is agreeable. However, North korean military presence (seen as distinct from the regime presence) has seemingly faltered dramatically.

[guerrilla]

> North korean military presence (seen as distinct from the regime presence)

That distinction is nonsencial in this context.

[elhudy]

No, it isn’t, as described by the divergent strengths of the two.