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U.S. sanctions China-based individuals, entities accused of supporting N.K. missile, space programs
By Song Sang-ho
WASHINGTON, July 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a China-based network of six individuals and five entities accused of supporting North Korea's ballistic missile and space programs, the Treasury Department said.
The sanctions came after Pyongyang made a failed attempt in May to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit in breach of U.N. Security Council (UNSC) resolutions banning any launch using ballistic missile technology, amid concerns about its growing military alignment with Moscow.
The department stressed that the new sanctions reaffirm that relevant UNSC resolutions remain "in full force" and reiterate the U.S.' "commitment to countering sanctions evasion and strengthening efforts for enforcement."
"The DPRK's continued development and proliferation its of ballistic missile technologies—in violation of U.N. sanctions—is both irresponsible and destabilizing for both the region and the international community," Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson said. DPRK stands for the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
"The United States remains committed to using our tools to enforce these international sanctions, including disrupting the illicit procurement networks that provide key inputs for these technologies and holding accountable those who seek to enable these activities," the official added.
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