Analysts doubt new sanctions will stay Pyongyang’s hand

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution to expand sanctions aimed at ­cutting North Korea’s ability to fund its nuclear ­programme, but analysts are sceptical on how ­effective it will be.
The new resolution prohibits UN member states from buying coal, iron ore and other key commodities from North Korea, a move meant to cut the country’s export revenue by one third, or US$1 billion, annually, according to the Security Council. But the…