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Canada, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea Impose Sanctions Over North Korea-Russia Arms Trade Violations

May 24, 2024, 07:08 AM

Canada, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea have imposed sanctions in response to the alleged arms trade between North Korea and Russia. The sanctions target individuals, organizations, and vessels involved in the procurement and trade of weapons between Pyongyang and Moscow, which are deemed to violate UN Security Council resolutions. South Korea specifically sanctioned seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels. The coordinated efforts by these countries aim to curb the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.