North Korea has been sanctioned since 2006, image via AFP
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North Korea violates UN sanctions with the advanced nuclear missile program

According to a new United Nations report, North Korea has violated international sanctions by enhancing its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The report also accused China of helping the country procure petroleum and other materials that they needed for these programs. China has denied all of these accusations. The US is once again attempting to restart denuclearisation talks with the country.

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