The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a substantial statement on Friday via the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), in which it lashes out at sanctions imposed against the country and includes details about the products and goods that have been prevented from reaching the country.

The statement heavily criticized the U.S. for imposing the sanctions, however the foreign ministry also cites the impacts of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, which have been unanimously adopted by the council - including North Korean trade partners and historical allies China and Russia.