Jailed for selling goods to North Korea

[GLASNOST]

Actually, he didn't sell anything to North Korea but he was aware that the purchaser of his goods would subsequently be passed on and sold to NK. So, what exactly is his crime? Enjoying Capitalism at its finest? If NK were languishing in some slump of nourishment, wouldn't the UN begin sending shipments of foodstuff to Pyongyang?

Singaporean Jailed For Selling Strawberry Milk, Coffee To North Korea

A Singaporean man has been jailed for selling nearly $1 million worth of strawberry milk and coffee to North Korea, following other sanctions-busting trades from the city-state that have included sending wine, whisky, and perfume to Pyongyang.

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[Rodimus]

Actually, he didn't sell anything to North Korea but he was aware that the purchaser of his goods would subsequently be passed on and sold to NK. So, what exactly is his crime? Enjoying Capitalism at its finest? If NK were languishing in some slump of nourishment, wouldn't the UN begin sending shipments of foodstuff to Pyongyang?

Singaporean Jailed For Selling Strawberry Milk, Coffee To North Korea

A Singaporean man has been jailed for selling nearly $1 million worth of strawberry milk and coffee to North Korea, following other sanctions-busting trades from the city-state that have included sending wine, whisky, and perfume to Pyongyang.

www.ndtv.com

imagine if North Korea became a Democracy or China became a Democracy.

 

[GLASNOST]

imagine if North Korea became a Democracy or China became a Democracy.

First I'd like to imagine the US becoming a democracy. Do you also agree that would be great?

 

[ESay]

Obviously, his crime is trading with North Korea that seems to be against the US law. Referring to capitalism as a condemnation of this practice is a kindergarten level.

 

[ThirdTerm]

SINGAPORE - A former channel manager at beverage firm Pokka International, who unlawfully supplied nearly $1.3 million worth of drinks to North Korea, was jailed for five weeks on Monday.

Phua Sze Hee, 59, did not earn commission for these sales that took place in 2017 and 2018. However, Pokka International had instituted a monthly sales target of $1.25 million and his unlawful sales had helped him meet it.

A prohibition has been in place since Nov 8, 2017, on all commercially traded goods that are imported, exported, transhipped or brought in transit from or to North Korea, the prosecution said.

Pokka International had instituted a monthly sales target of $1.25 million and unlawful sales to North Korea were made to meet the monthly sales target.

Jail for ex-manager at Pokka who unlawfully supplied $1.3m worth of drinks to North Korea

Phua Sze Hee did not earn commission for these sales but the firm had instituted a monthly sales target and his unlawful sales had helped him meet it. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

 

[GLASNOST]

Pokka International had instituted a monthly sales target of $1.25 million and unlawful sales to North Korea were made to meet the monthly sales target.

Jail for ex-manager at Pokka who unlawfully supplied $1.3m worth of drinks to North Korea

Phua Sze Hee did not earn commission for these sales but the firm had instituted a monthly sales target and his unlawful sales had helped him meet it. Read more at straitstimes.com.

www.straitstimes.com

Bravo! Capitalism proves its greatness yet again!

 

[Rodimus]

First I'd like to imagine the US becoming a democracy. Do you also agree that would be great?

instead of a Republic? Yes.

 

[GLASNOST]

instead of a Republic? Yes.

With or without the republic. "instead of" is a false diversion.

 

[GLASNOST]

With or without the republic. "instead of" is a false diversion.

... after all, the official name of North Korea is "Democratic People's Republic of Korea". Should we assume then that Democracy does exist in NK? I don't know ... I suppose so.