US Sanctions North Korean Airline Officials for Aiding Weapons Programs

The United States has imposed sanctions on two representatives of North Korea’s national carrier Air Koryo, accusing them of facilitating Pyongyang’s ballistic missile and other weapons development programs.

As reported by Kyodo Newsthe sanctions followed the recent barrage of ballistic missiles launched by North Korea, including an intercontinental ballistic missile earlier this month, and concerns are growing that Pyongyang may carry out its first nuclear test in years.

The United States continues to take steps to limit North Korea’s access to logistical and financial resources for its weapons programs, which are “a clear violation of multiple UN Security Council resolutions and threaten regional peace and security.” the US State Department said in a statement.

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One of the two people, Ri Sok, has been an Air Koryo representative in China and has been involved in transporting electronic parts from China to North Korea on behalf of the country’s Ministry of Rocket Industry, according to the US Treasury Department. Joined.

The other person, Yan Zhiyong, has been a logistics manager for Air Koryo and has facilitated the transportation of goods to North Korea, he said.

The sanctions freeze designated persons’ assets in the United States and prohibit them from transacting with Americans.