North Korea approaches Iran for possible weapons-for-oil deal

By World Tribune on May 2, 2013   BB NE Asia, Exclusives, Intel Brief, Iran, Mideast, NE Asia, North Korea  

Special to WorldTribune.com By Lee Jong-Heon, East-Asia-Intel.com SEOUL — Facing toughened international sanctions for its latest nuclear and missile programs, North Korea has reached out to another blacklisted rogue state for a possible weapons-for-oil deal. Pyongyang recently sent an energy delegation led by Crude Oil Industry Minister Pae Hak to Iran, which holds the world’s fourth-largest proven […]