South Korea is considering tightening sanctions against North Korea if the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) decides to conduct another nuclear test or other major provocations, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated Monday.
In a report received by the National Assembly's foreign affairs committee, the ministry pointed out that this year's threat is more severe than ever, with an increase in missile provocations. In addition, it was also said that if this step is taken, South Korea will do so in cooperation with other allies such as the United States and Japan.
The news comes just after Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country's relations with North Korea are of "great importance" and that he is willing to strengthen them. On the other hand, the United States Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced recently it had expanded its list of sanctions against North Korea.
