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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on N. Korean Leader over Human Rights Abuses

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) – The United States imposed sanctions on North Korean leader Kim Jong-un over human rights abuses on Wednesday in an unprecedented, highly symbolic measure underscoring Washington’s determination to ramp up pressure on Pyongyang. Ten other top officials as well as five state agencies, including the National Defense Commission, which has [...]

Over 20 Countries Submit Action Plans on How to Enforce NK Sanctions

SEOUL, June 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Over 20 countries, including the United States and Russia, have submitted their detailed action plans on how they will enforce sanctions on North Korea following its nuclear test and a long-range missile launch earlier this year, sources said Friday. According to the sources, South Korea, Japan, the United Kingdom, [...]