The U.S. has designated North Korea as a country “not fully cooperating” with counterterrorism efforts for the 29th consecutive year, a move that blocks the sale of American weapons and defense services under U.S. law.
The State Department announced the decision on Monday while releasing its annual list of countries that fail to meet U.S. standards for counterterrorism cooperation. Alongside North Korea, Iran, Syria and Venezuela are also listed, as well as Cuba, which was newly reinstated after being removed last year.
The U.S. has designated North Korea as a country “not fully cooperating” with counterterrorism efforts for the 29th consecutive year, a move that blocks the sale of American weapons and defense services under U.S. law.
The State Department announced the decision on Monday while releasing its annual list of countries that fail to meet U.S. standards for counterterrorism cooperation. Alongside North Korea, Iran, Syria and Venezuela are also listed, as well as Cuba, which was newly reinstated after being removed last year.
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