Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war



News Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war Tokyo also designates Russian individuals and financial institutions aiding DPRK’s access to global financial system Anton Sokolin January 10, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korea firing a salvo of 600mm MLRS rockets in May 2024 \| Image: (Rodong Sinmun, May 31, 2024) Japan has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to North Korea as part of a sweeping package targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine. The restrictions cover a total of 12 individuals and 54 organizations tied to Russia as part of Japan’s contribution to “international efforts for world peace” and aim to resolve the “current international situation in Ukraine,” Tokyo’s foreign ministry said on Friday while announcing the sanctions. Japan has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to North Korea as part of a sweeping package targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine. The restrictions cover a total of 12 individuals and 54 organizations tied to Russia as part of Japan’s contribution to “international efforts for world peace” and aim to resolve the “current international situation in Ukraine,” Tokyo’s foreign ministry said on Friday while announcing the sanctions. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

Tokyo also designates Russian individuals and financial institutions aiding DPRK’s access to global financial system

Anton Sokolin January 10, 2025

Japan blacklists North Korean arms dealer in sanctions targeting Russia’s war

North Korea firing a salvo of 600mm MLRS rockets in May 2024 | Image: (Rodong Sinmun, May 31, 2024)

Japan has imposed new sanctions on individuals and entities linked to North Korea as part of a sweeping package targeting Russia over its war against Ukraine.

The restrictions cover a total of 12 individuals and 54 organizations tied to Russia as part of Japan’s contribution to “international efforts for world peace” and aim to resolve the “current international situation in Ukraine,” Tokyo’s foreign ministry said on Friday while announcing the sanctions.

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