The new penalties come into force since the adoption.
The European Union approved new restrictive measures against North Korea in addition to the sanctions of the UN Security Council on the continuation of the programs of development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles.
“Given the continuing threat to international peace and stability from North Korea, the Council adopted a new Autonomous EU measures to further increase pressure on the DPRK so that it fulfilled its obligations”, – says the decision of the EU Council on foreign Affairs adopted on Monday.
It is reported that these measures, Which complement and reinforce the UN security Council sanctions, take effect immediately.
The new measures include a complete ban on EU investments in any sectors of the economy of the DPRK, whereas previously the prohibition was limited to investment in the industry associated with the production of nuclear and conventional weapons, mining, oil refining and chemical industry, metallurgy and metal processing in the aerospace sector.
Introduced a complete ban on the sale of petroleum products and crude oil to the DPRK. UN security Council resolution of September 11, only provides for certain restrictions on the exports of THESE goods.
EU Reduces the maximum size of remittances to the DPRK from 15 thousand to 5 thousand euros, because he suspects them of senders in the support of nuclear and missile programs of the country.
In addition to in the future do to stop this practice of remittances, the EU agreed NOT to renew work permits for citizens of the DPRK with the exception of refugees and other persons enjoying international protection.
The Council also added three individuals and six organizations suspected of supporting illegal software in a “black list” of the EU asset freeze and visa ban. Thus, THESE lists are now 41 individuals and 10 organizations. This is the floor of the UN list, in which 63 individuals and 53 organizations.
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