US considering sanctions, military action to counter North Korea

Bloomberg reports Sunday’s comments from the US National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster, noting that the US is considering a range of options, from expanded economic sanctions to military operations to counter North Korea’s latest provocations.

Key Quotes:

“We do have to do something” with partners in the region and globally “that involves enforcement of the UN sanctions that are in place” 

“It may mean ratcheting up those sanctions even further. And it also means being prepared for military operations, if necessary”

“We do see China starting to do something”

“But it is clear more needs to be done, and we’re going to ask China to do more as we do more as our South Korean and Japanese allies -- but really all nations -- have to take a look at this regime”