US will again urge UN sanctions if North Korea carries out nuclear test
China and Russia last week vetoed a US-led push to impose more UN sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Trump issues new sanctions on North Korea, targeting shipping and banking
U.S. President Donald Trump today increased pressure on North Korea by announcing a new Executive Order (E.O.).
Fri Sep 22 2017
U.N. Security Council unanimously steps up sanctions on North Korea
The United Nations Security Council unanimously stepped up sanctions against North Korea on Monday over the country's sixth and most powerful nuclear test conducted on Sept 3.
Tue Sep 12 2017
China issues order to implement U.N. sanctions on North Korea
China's Commerce Ministry issued a ban effective from Tuesday on several imports from North Korea, a move that is in line with U.N. sanctions announced this month.
Mon Aug 14 2017
China says willing to pay the price for new North Korea sanctions
Wang said the new resolution showed China and the international community's opposition to North Korea's continued missile tests.
Tue Aug 08 2017
South Korea, U.S. agree on pressure for North Korea, China media warns on sanctions
The United Nations Security Council unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea on Saturday that could slash its $3 billion annual export revenue by a third.
Mon Aug 07 2017
In global appeal, North Korea urges states not to enforce U.N. sanctions
The United Nations Security Council first imposed sanctions on North Korea in 2006 and has strengthened the measures in response to its five nuclear tests and two long-range rocket launches.
Sat May 13 2017
US seeks more North Korea sanctions, warns time is short
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for new economic sanctions on North Korea and other "painful" measures over its nuclear weapons program.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Trump administration weighing broad sanctions on North Korea: US official
The Trump administration is considering sweeping sanctions aimed at cutting North Korea off from the global financial system, to counter its nuclear and missile threat.
Tue Mar 21 2017
Malaysia rejects reports it violates UN sanctions on North Korea - Foreign Ministry
Malaysia rejects claims that it has violated sanctions imposed by the United Nations on North Korea.
Sat Mar 04 2017
UN to begin work on new North Korea sanctions
The UN Security Council agreed on Friday to immediately begin work on a new raft of sanctions on North Korea after its fifth nuclear test drew global condemnation.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Obama moves to implement US sanctions on North Korea
US President Barack Obama signed an order Wednesday implementing UN-backed sanctions on North Korea, amid a series of reprisals from Pyongyang.
Thu Mar 17 2016
US slaps sanctions on key N. Korea bank, officials
The United States on Monday slapped sanctions on North Korea's primary foreign exchange bank and four senior officials, upping the pressure on Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear program.
Mon Mar 11 2013