Japan extended sanctions against North Korea for two years. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan has issued a statement on the extension of trade sanctions against the DPRK.
According to a statement from the ministry, the ban on imports and exports from North Korea under the Law on Foreign Currency and Foreign Trade has been extended for two years.
The Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said that the reason for the extension of sanctions was missile tests using ballistic technologies conducted by North Korea. In addition, the DPRK does not return abducted citizens of this country to Japan.
