S. Korea, US, partners reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization goal, back sanctions enforcement

South Korea, the United States, and other allied nations have reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of North Korea, emphasizing recent sanctions targeting the country's overseas workers, cyber activities, and military cooperation with Russia. In a joint statement signed by 11 countries and the European Union, the nations welcomed sanctions imposed by the U.S., Australia, and the European Union in October to disrupt North Korea's efforts to finance its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.

The statement highlights findings by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), which shed light on Pyongyang's military cooperation with Russia, cyber-enabled IT worker schemes, and overseas labor operations. The MSMT was established after the U.N. expert panel responsible for sanctions enforcement was disbanded in April 2024 due to Russia's veto of a resolution to extend its mandate.

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