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China, Russia push UN to ease sanctions on North Korea

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November 2, 2021

Costa Haritos

China and Russia are pushing the U-N Security Council to ease sanctions on North Korea

The news follows a 2019 attempt to remove a ban on North Korea’s Pyongyang exports of statues, seafood and textiles.

In a reworked draft resolution, China and Russia want the 15-member council to remove those sanctions.

Their aim is to enhance “the livelihood of the civilian population” in the isolated state.

It also includes other measures including lifting a ban on North Koreans working abroad and exemptions for inter-Korean rail and road co-operation projects.

North Korea has been subject to UN sanctions since 2006 over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

The country has long suffered from food insecurity, with the COVID-19 pandemic prompting unprecedented border lockdowns.

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Costa Haritos

Costa is a news producer at ticker NEWS. He has previously worked as a regional journalist at the Southern Highlands Express newspaper. He also has several years' experience in the fire and emergency services sector, where he has worked with researchers, policymakers and local communities. He has also worked at the Seven Network during their Olympic Games coverage and in the ABC Melbourne newsroom. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (Professional), with expertise in journalism, politics and international relations. His other interests include colonial legacies in the Pacific, counter-terrorism, aviation and travel.