Decision to transpose sectoral sanctions imposed by UN Resolution 2375 against North Korea (DPRK)

Background and further information:

This resolution was adopted on 11 September 2017 in response to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear-weapon and ballistic missile-development activities.

The measures include a ban on the sale of natural gas liquids to the DPRK, and on the importation of its textiles. The new measures also include limitations on the sale of refined petroleum products and crude oil to the DPRK. In addition, member states were set to stop issuing work authorisations to DPRK nationals to enter and work in their territory.

The Council had already transposed on 15 September the additional listings imposed by the UN Security Council resolution.

The decision to transpose the sectoral sanctions was taken during a meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs.

The Council of the European Union decided on 10 October 2017 to transpose the sectoral sanctions imposed by UN Security Council resolution 2375 (2017).