UN imposes tough new sanctions on NKorea
The Associated Press – 20 minutes ago UNITED NATIONS (AP) – The UN Security Council has approved tough new sanctions against North Korea for its recent nuclear test. The resolution imposes new sanctions on the reclusive communist nation's weapons exports and financial dealings, …
UN set to adopt tougher N.Korea sanctions
AFP – UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – The UN Security Council is set to adopt tougher sanctions targeting North Korea's atomic and ballistic missile programs, but the Stalinist state was reportedly sticking to its nuclear defiance. A meeting of the 15-member body was …
US considers new N. Korea sanctions
United Press International, June 12 (UPI) — More US sanctions against North Korea are seen for allegedly counterfeiting US currency and other illicit activities, South Korea's foreign minister says. Yu Myung-hwan told the Yonhap News Agency that the United States is …
US fears third nuclear test in North Korea
Telegraph.co.uk – The United States is braced for further "reckless" actions by North Korea, including a possible third nuclear bomb test, as the Security Council decides whether to impose new sanctions on the rogue state. By Peter Foster in Beijing According to US …
UN set to adopt tougher N.Korea sanctions
AFP – UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – The UN Security Council is set to adopt tougher sanctions targeting North Korea's atomic and ballistic missile programs, but the Stalinist state was reportedly sticking to its nuclear defiance. A meeting of the 15-member body was …
US considers new N. Korea sanctions
United Press International – SEOUL, June 12 (UPI) — More US sanctions against North Korea are seen for allegedly counterfeiting US currency and other illicit activities, South Korea's foreign minister says. Yu Myung-hwan told the Yonhap News Agency that the United States is …
US fears third nuclear test in North Korea
Telegraph.co.uk – The United States is braced for further "reckless" actions by North Korea, including a possible third nuclear bomb test, as the Security Council decides whether to impose new sanctions on the rogue state. By Peter Foster in Beijing According to US …
SKorea braces for 3rd nuclear test by North Korea
The Associated Press – SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea was bracing for a possible third nuclear test by the North, which a US official said was likely despite looming UN sanctions on the communist state for its previous test in May. Given the North's track record of …
US: N. Korea may conduct new nuclear test
PRESS TV – A Senior US official hints that North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test — an act of defiance against the UN which considering new sanctions against Pyongyang. The official, who was speaking on condition of anonymity, did not provide …
SKorea braces for possible 3rd nuke test by North
The Associated Press – ago SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea braced Friday for a possible new nuclear test by North Korea, which a US official said might occur despite looming UN sanctions on the communist state for its second atomic blast in May. …
North Korea Could Face New Round of Sanctions
New York Times – By NEIL MacFARQUHAR UNITED NATIONS – The Security Council's five permanent members agreed on Wednesday on a draft resolution that would ratchet up sanctions against North Korea by concentrating on its financial transactions and its arms industry, …
Value of N. Korea Sanctions Disputed
Washington Post – Βy Blaine Harden TOKYO, June 11 — As the United Nations moves this week to sanction North Korea for its second nuclear test, there is strong evidence that a previous international squeeze did not work. Thanks to booming business with neighboring China …
UN approves tough new sanctions on North Korea
USA Today – The UN Security Council has approved tough new sanctions against North Korea for its recent nuclear test, the Associated Press reports. The resolution imposes tough restrictions on exports and financial dealings, and allows inspections of suspect cargo …
A New Plan for Pyongyang
Wall Street Journal – By NICHOLAS EBERSTADT From today's Wall Street Journal Asia. As Presidents Barack Obama and Lee Myung-bak prepare for their first official summit next week, the North Korean nuclear crisis is surely at the top of their agenda. …
un's Ban urges Security Council unity on North Korea
Reuters – UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said on Thursday it was important for the Security Council to take a unified position on North Korea's nuclear program, which he said had global implications. Key powers agreed a draft UN …
Source: N. Korea may be preparing for new nuclear test
CNN International – (CNN) — North Korea may be preparing for a new atomic bomb test a month after its last test, a US official said Thursday. This screen grab from North Korean television on April 9 shows leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang. …
UN council to vote on North Korea sanctions
Reuters UK – UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution Friday that expands financial sanctions and a UN trade and arms embargo against North Korea for its recent nuclear test and weapons program. The vote on North Korea, …
US Envoy on N. Korea Appeals to Pyongyang to Return to Talks
Voice of America – By Deborah Tate The Obama administration's special representative for North Korea, Stephen Bosworth, says the United States and its allies are prepared to take the steps necessary to address what he calls a growing threat from North Korea's nuclear and …
N.Korea sanctions won't worsen tension: report
Reuters – MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia does not expect North Korea to respond to United Nations sanctions in a way that would escalate tensions, Itar-Tass news agency quoted a foreign ministry source as saying on Thursday. The UN Security Council resolution may …
Japan Has "Necessary Response" To N Korea Nuclear Test -Kyodo
Wall Street Journal – TOKYO (Dow Jones)–Japan will make a "necessary response" should North Korea conduct a third nuclear test after the expected adoption of a new United Nations Security Council resolution imposing additional sanctions on the country, Foreign Minister …
North Korea facing tougher UN sanctions
guardian.co.uk – The UN security council is expected to vote on Friday in support of new sanctions deepening the existing arms embargo against North Korea, in response to its second nuclear test carried out last month. The new resolution – agreed yesterday by the …
UN to Vote on North Korea Resolution
Voice of America – By VOA News The UN Security Council is poised to expand sanctions against North Korea in response to its recent underground nuclear test. The 15-member body votes Friday on the draft resolution supported by its five veto-wielding permanent members …
US says North Korea sanctions draft "very strong" response
Reuters – UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – A draft UN sanctions resolution circulated to members of the Security Council is a "very strong" response to North Korea's recent nuclear test, the US envoy to the United Nations said Wednesday. …
New sanctions could hit North Korea's fundraising
The Associated Press – SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Room 39 is one of the most secret organizations in arguably the world's most secretive state. Its mission: Obtain foreign currency for the regime of North Korea's authoritarian leader Kim Jong Il. As the United States weighs …
UN approves sanctions against North Korea
Irish Times – The UN Security Council today unanimously approved expanded sanctions and a trade and arms embargo against North Korea over its May 25th nuclear test. The sanctions resolution bans all weapons exports from North Korea and most arms imports into the …
Diplomats: Key nations agree on N. Korea sanctions
The Associated Press – UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Western powers joined with North Korea's key allies Wednesday on a proposal that would impose tough new sanctions against the reclusive communist nation for its second nuclear test, paving the way for quick approval by the UN …
S.Korea sends more troops to N.Korea border
AFP – (AFP) – South Korea has sent hundreds more Marines to its tense border with North Korea, military officials said on Friday as world powers prepared to punish the communist state for its nuclear test. US intelligence officials believe Pyongyang …
AP Source: Pyongyang may be prepping nuclear test
The Associated Press – WASHINGTON (AP) – North Korea may be preparing for its third nuclear test, a show of defiance as the United Nations considers new sanctions on the dictatorship for conducting an underground nuclear explosion in May, according to a US government …
N. Korea may conduct another nuclear test
United Press International – WASHINGTON, June 11 (UPI) — North Korea, despite international condemnation of its nuclear test last month, may be readying another test, a US official told CNN. The official, who is not authorized to speak on record and asked to remain unidentified, …
