EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list

On Monday, the European Union expanded its sanctions list targeting North Korea, adding three individuals and four entities to the roster. This move comes in response to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, as well as its ties with Russia. The Council adopted additional restrictive measures against the new additions under its independent sanctions list targeting North Korea, also known as the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

The council stated that these individuals and entities have been involved in supporting, promoting, or facilitating activities that contribute to North Korea's nuclear weapons, ballistic missile, and other weapons of mass destruction programs. Furthermore, they have been linked to violating and evading United Nations sanctions. With this latest addition, the EU's sanctions list now includes a total of 80 individuals and 25 entities.