(VOVworld) – The European Union on Friday introduced more sanctions against North Korea over nuclear and ballistic missile tests.

EU strengthens North Korea sanctions over nuclear and ballistic missile tests

The EU bans imports of petroleum products and luxury goods from North Korea as well as the sale or transfer to North Korea of any civilian material or equipment that can also be used for military purposes. It also prohibits any financial support for trade with North Korea as well as any North Korean investment in the EU.
EU nationals and entities are barred from investing in the mining, refining and chemical industries sectors and in any entities working on illegal programs. The EU also bans any North Korean aircraft from landing in or taking off from EU territory or even flying over it.

Last week the EU added 18 persons and one entity to its asset freeze and travel ban blacklist because of their involvement of ballistic missile or other weapons of mass destruction programs.