Number: RL32167
Title: Drug Trafficking and North Korea: Issues for U.S. Policy
Authors: Raphael F. Perl, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: The challenge to policy makers is how to pursue an effective counter drug policy and comply with U.S. law which may require cutting off aid to North Korea while pursuing other high-priority U.S. foreign policy objectives including (1) limiting possession and production of weapons of mass destruction; (2) limiting ballistic missile production and export; (3) curbing terrorism, counterfeiting, and international crime; and (4) addressing humanitarian needs.
Pages: 16
Date: January 25, 2007