Pyongyang in state of calmness, impact of sanctions seems tiny

Ahead of its historic summits with South Korea and the United States, North Korea's capital is in a state of calmness and stability, with light pink apricot blossoms blooming.The atmosphere in Pyongyang signals that North Korea, which has pursued ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons for more than a decade, is now seriously engaged in diplomacy instead of provocations.International economic sanctions against North Korea seem to be having little impact on the lives of everyday people in Pyongyang, given that there are yet no noticeable changes in currency exchange rates and food, commodity …READ FULL ARTICLE