Japan has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to North Korea as part of a sweeping package targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine.

The restrictions cover a total of 12 individuals and 54 organizations tied to Russia as part of Japan’s contribution to “international efforts for world peace” and aim to resolve the “current international situation in Ukraine,” Tokyo’s foreign ministry said on Friday while announcing the sanctions.

As part of the new sanctions package, Japan will impose asset freezing measures on a North Korean individual named Rim Yong Hyok, who acted as a “deputy representative” for