North Korean sanction Archives

Trump’s Wording Triggers Controversy in S. Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — A controversy has erupted in South Korea over U.S. President Donald Trump’s choice of words in a comment regarding South Korea’s sanctions on North Korea. Trump was responding to a reporter’s question about reports from Seoul that South Korea is considering lifting some sanctions against North Korea. “Well, they [...]

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on N. Korea in Response to Sony Hack

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The United States announced retaliatory sanctions on North Korea on Friday in response to the communist nation’s alleged cyber-attacks on Sony Pictures, warning the actions are just the “first aspect” of its response. President Barack Obama signed an executive order authorizing additional sanctions on North Korean individuals and entities [...]