Ministry of Unification "Monitoring Trends Related to Submission of Resolution on Easing Sanctions Against North Korea"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The Ministry of Unification announced on the 5th that it has confirmed that China and Russia recently submitted a draft resolution to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ease sanctions on North Korea, and said it will closely monitor related developments.

Cha Deok-cheol, deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Unification, responded to related questions at a regular briefing on the same day, saying, "We understand that China and Russia recently circulated the draft resolution to the UNSC," and added, "The government will closely watch the trends at the UNSC."

He continued, "We will continue close communication with major UNSC countries, including the United States, regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula and future response measures."

It has been reported that China and Russia submitted the draft resolution at the end of last month, which calls for partial easing of sanctions in the economic and livelihood sectors, considering that North Korea has not conducted nuclear tests or intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test launches.

In response, the U.S. Department of State on the 4th (local time) reaffirmed the necessity of maintaining sanctions on North Korea, stating, "We urge all UN member states to fulfill their obligations to implement sanctions under existing UNSC resolutions to restrict North Korea from acquiring resources and technology necessary to improve its illegal and threatening weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs."

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