Seoul not planning to lift "May 24" sanctions on N. Korea: unification minister



News Seoul not planning to lift “May 24” sanctions on N. Korea: unification minister Comments follow controversial remarks by foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha on Wednesday Oliver Hotham October 11, 2018 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Ministry of Unification The South Korean government has no plans to lift its so-called "May 24" sanctions on North Korea, the country's unification minister insisted on Thursday. In comments made to lawmakers, Cho Myoung-gyon sought to clarify a statement by foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha yesterday, in which she appeared to suggest Seoul was planning to relax its unilateral sanctions against the North. The South Korean government has no plans to lift its so-called "May 24" sanctions on North Korea, the country's unification minister insisted on Thursday. In comments made to lawmakers, Cho Myoung-gyon sought to clarify a statement by foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha yesterday, in which she appeared to suggest Seoul was planning to relax its unilateral sanctions against the North. 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 not planning to lift “May 24” sanctions on N. Korea: unification minister

Comments follow controversial remarks by foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha on Wednesday

Oliver Hotham October 11, 2018

Seoul not planning to lift “May 24” sanctions on N. Korea: unification minister

Ministry of Unification

The South Korean government has no plans to lift its so-called "May 24" sanctions on North Korea, the country's unification minister insisted on Thursday.

In comments made to lawmakers, Cho Myoung-gyon sought to clarify a statement by foreign minister Kang Kyung-wha yesterday, in which she appeared to suggest Seoul was planning to relax its unilateral sanctions against the North.

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