What sanctions does the United Nations impose on North Korea?

(Baonghean.vn) - The United Nations Security Council has approved new sanctions against North Korea after two consecutive intercontinental ballistic missile tests by the country.

1. China bans coal and iron imports from North Korea

The ban, issued by China's Ministry of Commerce, took effect on August 15 to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 2371. The banned products include North Korean coal, iron, iron ore, lead, lead ore and seafood. Photo: Reuters

2. North Korea is banned from opening banks abroad.

North Korea is banned from opening banks abroad and UN member states are not allowed to operate financial institutions on Pyongyang's behalf. Any action that could help North Korea evade sanctions is prohibited. Under the North Korea sanctions, UN member states must expel and repatriate North Koreans working in their countries. Photo: Yonhap

3. North Korean cargo ship inspected in the Philippines

A North Korean cargo ship is inspected in the Philippines in March 2016 after the United Nations ordered member states to bar all cargo ships owned or operated by Pyongyang. North Korean ships are also not allowed to fly the flags of other countries to evade sanctions. Photo: AP.

4. Air Koryo cannot fly into European Union airspace.

North Korea's Air Koryo, which remains exempt from sanctions, operates flights to China and Russia, as well as some domestic routes. However, Air Koryo cannot fly into European Union airspace. The US also bans its citizens from doing business with the airline. Photo: Yonhap.

5. UN bans sale of aviation fuel, jets and missiles to Pyongyang

In theory, North Koreans can still travel around the country on the Pyeonghwa, as UN sanctions currently only ban the sale of aviation, jet and missile fuel to Pyongyang. Crude oil and similar fuels are still allowed to be traded in North Korea for now. Photo: AP.

6. North Korea is not allowed to own real estate abroad outside of consulates.

UN sanctions limit foreign diplomats in North Korea – such as those at the Berlin embassy – to one bank account each. North Korea is also not allowed to own real estate abroad for any purpose other than consular purposes. Photo: Money.cnn.com

7. UN bans foreign security forces from training North Korean military

UN sanctions prohibit foreign security forces from training North Korea’s military, police or paramilitary units. The UN allows medical exchanges with North Korea, but assistance of scientific or technical value is also limited. Photo: Reuters.

8. UN bans sale of statues of North Korean leaders

Anyone wanting to own a statue of the Kims will have to wait until North Korea ends its nuclear program. UN sanctions currently prohibit the sale of statues of North Korean leaders. Photo: KCNA

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