European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program



News European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile test last month compelled action from Brussels, said one EU diplomat Ifang Bremer April 22, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A meeting room in the Europa Building where the Council of the European Union holds its meetings \| Image: Council of the European Union The European Union slapped new sanctions on eleven North Korean individuals and entities on Thursday in response to the DPRK’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and other weapons tests this year. The eighth North Koreans and three entities, along with one other Eritrean entity, join 65 other North Korean and other nationals already sanctioned by the EU and over a dozen entities whose funds are frozen by European authorities for supporting Pyongyang’s weapons programs. The sanctions entail travel bans, asset freezes prohibit making funds available to those listed. Last month’s successful ICBM launch from Pyongyang convinced the EU to © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program

North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile test last month compelled action from Brussels, said one EU diplomat

Ifang Bremer April 22, 2022

European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program

A meeting room in the Europa Building where the Council of the European Union holds its meetings | Image: Council of the European Union

The European Union slapped new sanctions on eleven North Korean individuals and entities on Thursday in response to the DPRK’s intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and other weapons tests this year.

The eighth North Koreans and three entities, along with one other Eritrean entity, join 65 other North Korean and other nationals already sanctioned by the EU and over a dozen entities whose funds are frozen by European authorities for supporting Pyongyang’s weapons programs.

The sanctions entail travel bans, asset freezes prohibit making funds available to those listed.

Last month’s successful ICBM launch from Pyongyang convinced the EU to

European Union sanctions 12 people and entities linked to DPRK weapons program

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