Did North Korea seek full or partial sanctions relief?

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North Korea Sought Partial Sanctions Relief Related to Livelihoods

North Korea stated that it was seeking a partial lifting of sanctions, specifically those impacting the livelihoods of its citizens, and not sanctions related to military matters. This position was articulated by North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho following the collapse of the second summit with US President Donald Trump in Hanoi.
Specific Sanctions Relief Requested

Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho clarified that North Korea’s proposal at the Hanoi summit was for sanctions relief directly connected to the well-being of its people, distinguishing this from military sanctions. This contrasts with the US President Trump's assertion that North Korea had demanded a complete lifting of all sanctions.
Offer of Yongbyon Nuclear Site Dismantling

In conjunction with the request for partial sanctions relief, North Korea presented a proposal for the dismantling of its main nuclear site at Yongbyon. This offer included facilities for both plutonium and uranium extraction, with the dismantling process to be carried out by engineers from both nations.
Concerns Over Future Negotiations

North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui expressed that leader Kim Jong-un might lose interest in pursuing further deals if the United States rejected a partial sanctions lift in exchange for dismantling Yongbyon. She indicated that this specific offer, involving the destruction of the Yongbyon facility, was a significant concession that North Korea had not previously proposed.

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