South Korea Imposes Sanctions On Russian And DPRK Affiliates
Date
6/29/2024 10:52:07 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Alimat Aliyeva
The Republic of Korea has decided to impose sanctions against
five organizations, four ships and eight individuals due to the
ongoing arms trade between the Russian Federation and the DPRK,
Azernews reports.
The Ministry noted that the strengthening of military and
economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the DPRK as
a result of the conclusion of the Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership Agreement poses a threat to the interests of the
national security of the Republic of Korea.
"Therefore, it was decided to impose sanctions on July 1 against
five organizations, four ships and eight individuals from Russia,
North Korea and third countries in connection with illegal actions
related to the transportation of weapons between Russia and the
North, oil supplies and the development of nuclear weapons and
missiles," the statement said.
The five organizations included Transmorflot (Russia), M Leasing
(Russia), IBEX Shipping (Cyprus), Euromarket (South Ossetia) and
the DPRK Missile Control. All four vessels are named Russian:
Patriot, Neptun, Bella, Bogatyr. Eight individuals are citizens of
the DPRK.
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