The Japanese government is planning to extend its own sanctions against North Korea for two years, as Pyongyang pursues its nuclear and missile programs.
Japan's own sanctions have been in place since 2006. Two of the measures, a ban on port calls by North Korean-registered ships and a total trade embargo, are set to expire on April 13.
Officials plan to extend the measures, saying the North has been launching ballistic missiles with unprecedented frequency and methods.
They also cite the lack of progress on the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu says Japan will work closely with other nations for a comprehensive solution to various pending issues, including the abductions and Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
Officials want the extension to be approved by the Cabinet early next month.
The Japanese government says North Korean agents abducted at least 17 citizens. Twelve of them remain unaccounted for.
Japan's own sanctions have been in place since 2006. Two of the measures, a ban on port calls by North Korean-registered ships and a total trade embargo, are set to expire on April 13.
Officials plan to extend the measures, saying the North has been launching ballistic missiles with unprecedented frequency and methods.
They also cite the lack of progress on the issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korean agents in the 1970s and 80s.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu says Japan will work closely with other nations for a comprehensive solution to various pending issues, including the abductions and Pyongyang's nuclear and missile programs.
Officials want the extension to be approved by the Cabinet early next month.
The Japanese government says North Korean agents abducted at least 17 citizens. Twelve of them remain unaccounted for.
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Summary
Japanese government intends to extend sanctions against North Korea for two years, due to continued nuclear and missile activities and unresolved abduction cases from the 1970s and 80s. The extension includes port ban and trade embargo, expiring on April 13. Japan aims for international
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230326_16/
Date: March 26, 2023
Created: 2023/03/27 08:01
Updated: 2025/12/09 05:49
Last Read: 2023/03/27 08:03