>> reporter: the sanctions will cut off hundreds of millions of dollars of kim's coal and copper exports and the money kim and his cronies make for building statues for other countries. >> i don't think they will be personally hurt as much as the north korean people. he will squeeze the people if he has to in order to -- are caused by the sanctions. >> in a statement, kim's regime says obama and his lackeys are mistaken if they think this will force them to give up their nuclear program. and make clear to kim t consequences.