The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced on Thursday that it has ended the missions of North Korea’s non-residential ambassador to the country and its non-residential ambassador to the DPRK, while also imposing visa restrictions on North Korean citizens.

A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) announced the measures, which will additionally prevent new business licenses being issued to DPRK entities looking to operate in the country.

“The United Arab Emirates has terminated the diplomatic presence of the UAE non-resident ambassador to the Republic of North Korea and Pyongyang ambassador to the country, calling for a