US may relist North Korea as terror sponsor

The US removed North Korea from its terrorism blacklist in October in a bid to revive faltering six-nation denuclearization talks that have completely broken down.

The Communist-ruled Asian nation was taken off the list after agreeing to a series of verification measures at its nuclear facilities. It has been condemned internationally since its defiant May 25 nuclear test.

Obviously they were taken off of the list for a purpose,and that purpose is being thwarted by their actions, Clinton said.

Coming off the list meant North Korea could better tap into international finance and see some trade sanctions lifted benefits that would be reversed,although other sanctions have remained as a result of its first nuclear test in 2006.

Clinton said she expected a strong sanctions resolution against North Korea to emerge from the UN Security Council,with the backing of China and Russia,which previously balked at such measures.

Clinton said the US would work hard to cut off the flow of money to North Korea. If we do not take significant and effective action,well spark an arms race in Northeast Asia. I dont think anyone wants to see that, she said.