Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid



News Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid After visit from U.S. officials, the unification ministry in Seoul weighed in on North Korea sanctions and human rights Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON UNICEF A day after top U.S. and South Korean officials shook hands over better enforcement of North Korea sanctions, the unification ministry in Seoul stressed on Friday that humanitarian aid to the country should remain unaffected. Speaking at a press briefing, Cha Deok-cheol, the deputy spokesperson for South Korea’s Ministry of Unification, said that “sanctions are not in place to have a negative impact on the humanitarian situation of North Korean residents.” A day after top U.S. and South Korean officials shook hands over better enforcement of North Korea sanctions, the unification ministry in Seoul stressed on Friday that humanitarian aid to the country should remain unaffected. Speaking at a press briefing, Cha Deok-cheol, the deputy spokesperson for South Korea’s Ministry of Unification, said that “sanctions are not in place to have a negative impact on the humanitarian situation of North Korean residents.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

After visit from U.S. officials, the unification ministry in Seoul weighed in on North Korea sanctions and human rights

Jeongmin Kim March 19, 2021

Seoul wants DPRK sanctions enforced — but not at the cost of humanitarian aid

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A day after top U.S. and South Korean officials shook hands over better enforcement of North Korea sanctions, the unification ministry in Seoul stressed on Friday that humanitarian aid to the country should remain unaffected.

Speaking at a press briefing, Cha Deok-cheol, the deputy spokesperson for South Korea’s Ministry of Unification, said that “sanctions are not in place to have a negative impact on the humanitarian situation of North Korean residents.”

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