North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress



News North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation Ifang Bremer October 11, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A projection of the 17 sustainable development goals onto the U.N. Headquarters, Sept. 2015 \| Image: United Nations Photo A North Korean diplomat to the U.N. blamed U.S. sanctions for inhibiting socioeconomic development, claiming the measures have held back progress on sustainable development goals (SDGs) covering everything from ending poverty to combating climate change. Jo Tong Hyon, the DPRK’s second secretary at the U.N., made the remarks at the General Assembly's economic and financial committee meeting on Monday. A North Korean diplomat to the U.N. blamed U.S. sanctions for inhibiting socioeconomic development, claiming the measures have held back progress on sustainable development goals (SDGs) covering everything from ending poverty to combating climate change. Jo Tong Hyon, the DPRK’s second secretary at the U.N., made the remarks at the General Assembly's economic and financial committee meeting on Monday. 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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North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress

UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation

Ifang Bremer October 11, 2022

North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress

A projection of the 17 sustainable development goals onto the U.N. Headquarters, Sept. 2015 | Image: United Nations Photo

A North Korean diplomat to the U.N. blamed U.S. sanctions for inhibiting socioeconomic development, claiming the measures have held back progress on sustainable development goals (SDGs) covering everything from ending poverty to combating climate change.

Jo Tong Hyon, the DPRK’s second secretary at the U.N., made the remarks at the General Assembly's economic and financial committee meeting on Monday.

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