UN:Sanctions against North Korea

 

NEW YORK- The United Nations Security Council has put up sanctions against North Korea’s nuclear program. North Korea may ignore the sanctions and continue its missile production. This Resolution (#1874) includes:

Authorization of member states to inspect North Korean cargo on land, sea and air, and to destroy any goods suspected of being connected to the DPRK's nuclear program.

Requires the North Korean government to return immediately to the six-party talks and renounce its announcement of withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Preventing financial services that could contribute to the nuclear or ballistic missile related programs.

Instructs member states not to provide financial assistance to the DPRK nuclear program, or enter into loans with the country, except for humanitarian or developmental reasons.

Extending the arms embargo on North Korea by banning all weapons exports from the country and most imports, with an exception to small arms, light weapons and related material - though member states must notify the Security Council five days prior to selling the weapons

Demands that North Korea should halt its nuclear weapons program and conduct no further nuclear or missile tests.

Asks member states to notify the Council of steps they are taking to implement the sanctions within 45 days.

Affirming the Security Council's commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the situation.