Nearly two months ago the Foreign Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives approved the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act, designed to crack down on both its human rights violations and nuclear proliferation.
It earned bipartisan support on the committee and one could argue that its passage was timely, coming just months after the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the DPRK shed new light on the state of human rights in the North.
Nearly two months ago the Foreign Affairs Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives approved the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act, designed to crack down on both its human rights violations and nuclear proliferation.
It earned bipartisan support on the committee and one could argue that its passage was timely, coming just months after the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in the DPRK shed new light on the state of human rights in the North.
Become a member for less than $4 per week.
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now
All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.