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EU adds three people and four entities to North Korea sanctions list
The European Union added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea on October 12.
The EU said they supported or enabled activities linked to North Korea’s nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles and other weapons of mass destruction.
It also cited violations of, and efforts to evade, United Nations sanctions.
The measures come amid EU concerns over North Korea’s weapons programs and its ties with Russia.
After the additions, the EU list covers 80 individuals and 25 entities.
The announcement did not say what further steps would follow.
The European Union added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea.
The EU said the measures relate to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs and its ties with Russia.
The listed individuals and entities were accused of supporting or facilitating weapons programs and violating or evading United Nations sanctions.
The EU’s North Korea sanctions list now covers 80 individuals and 25 entities.
- Who
- The European Union.
- What
- It added three individuals and four entities to its sanctions list targeting North Korea.
- When
- Monday, October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The EU said the listed parties supported or facilitated North Korea’s weapons programs and violated or evaded United Nations sanctions.
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- Individuals added
- 3
- Entities added
- 4
- Individuals on EU list after additions
- 80
- Entities on EU list after additions
- 25
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The Council today adopted additional restrictive measures against three individuals and four entities under its autonomous sanctions list on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
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