The U.S. designated North Korea as a violator of religious freedom under the International Religious Freedom Act for the 21st consecutive time, the State Department announced on Wednesday.

In a statement released Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to press all governments to “remedy shortcomings” in their laws and practices, calling for the international community’s urgent attention to the matter.

Each year, the secretary identifies governments and non-state actors who merit designation under the International Religious Freedom Act. North Korea is one of 11 countries designated as “Countries of Particular Concern” along with China and