South Korea Issues New Export Controls, Sanctions Against North Korea

The South Korean Foreign Ministry released a "watch-list" of 70 goods barred from being exported to North Korea via a third country in response to North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on March 16. The goods, according to an unofficial translation of a ministry notice, include items related to the construction and development of military reconnaissance satellites. South Korea also sanctioned four former and current North Korean officials and six entities for involvement in North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, illegal financial activities and sanctions evasion.