North Korea Sanctions
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China, Russia forced to defend vetoes of North Korea sanctions under new UN rulesThe close allies reiterated their opposition to more sanctions, blaming the United States for rising tensions on the Korean peninsula and calling for more dialogue.WorldJun 8
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G7 leaders, including Canada, condemn North Korea’s latest ICBM test: ‘Very concerned’The G7 leaders say the test from May 25 undermines international peace and security, according to a joint statement.WorldMay 30
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China, Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea over renewed missile launchesThe U.S.-led resolution would have reduced exports of crude oil and petroleum products to North Korea and banned the North from exporting mineral fuels, oils and waxes.WorldMay 26
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U.S. to seek tougher U.N. sanctions on North Korea in wake of latest missile testNorth Korea on Thursday reported its first long-range intercontinental ballistic missile test since 2017, which has been touted as the country's largest missile yet.WorldMar 25
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U.S. slaps sanctions on six North Koreans after latest missile testsThe U.S. Treasury said the steps aimed both to prevent the advancement of North Korea's programs and to impede its attempts to proliferate weapons technologies.WorldJan 12
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China, Russia urges U.N. to end sanctions on North Korea, citing economic woesThe sanctions range from the export of seafood and textiles to a cap on imports of refined petroleum products and a ban on its citizens working overseas.WorldNov 3, 2021
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North Korea tells UN it will focus on economy now that it has ‘effective war deterrent’Addressing the U.N. General Assembly, the country's ambassador said the "anti-epidemic situation in our country is now under safe and stable control" as a result of measures taken to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.WorldSep 30, 2020
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North Korea fires two unidentified projectiles after months: South Korea militarySeoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launches in a statement but couldn't immediately say how far the projectiles flew or whether the weapons were ballistic or rocket artillery.WorldMar 2, 2020
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China, Russia call on UN to lift sanctions on North Korean exports, overseas workersChina and Russia made these and other proposals 16 days before Kim's end-of-December deadline for the United States to come up with new proposals to revive nuclear diplomacy.WorldDec 17, 2019
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Kim Jong Un says North Korea needs to deliver a ‘blow’ against sanctioning countries — economicallyKim Jong Un said he would double down on efforts to create a self-supporting national economy.WorldApr 10, 2019
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