North Korea is under United Nations sanctions meant to halt Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Two individuals and three companies have been penalised by the US for helping North Korea evade UN-imposed sanctions. The sanctions were announced on Friday after a UN panel of experts found that Pyongyang had violated its obligations under international law to stop work at Yongbyon, which is believed to be used as an enrichment Taiwan has urged its residents and companies not to violate UN Security Council resolutions.
Two individuals and three companies have been penalised by the US for helping North Korea evade UN-imposed sanctions. The sanctions were announced on Friday after a UN panel of experts found that Pyongyang had violated its obligations under international law to stop work at Yongbyon, which is believed to be used as an enrichment Taiwan has urged its residents and companies not to violate UN Security Council resolutions.