North Korea leader Kim set to bear cost of nuclear weapons decision

NORTH Korea’s decision to test a nuclear weapon may mean Korean Leader, Kim Jong-il will have to reign in his extravagant spending habits.

The United Nations is moving closer to imposing sanctions on North Korea for its announced nuclear test Monday. These include steps to hit the state’s nuclear and missile programs as well as keeping luxury goods away from its leaders.

“In a country as impoverished as North Korea, luxury goods are a key currency that keep the elite happy,” an unnamed South Korean government official said.