US Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new sanctions Wednesday aimed at halting North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs. The Department of Treasury placed sanctions on nine entities, including two China-based trading firms that helped export millions of dollars' worth of metals and other materials used in Pyongyang's defense sector. Sixteen individuals were also targeted, including members of the ruling Workers Party of Korea, who conduct...

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