Japan approves last part of unilateral sanctions on N. Korea

Japan approves last part of unilateral sanctions on N. Korea

Katsunobu Kato, Japan's minister in charge of the North Korean abduction issue, speaks to abductees' families in Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2016. The Cabinet approved the same day the last pending part of Japan's latest unilateral sanctions on North Korea. A rule banning foreign-flagged vessels from entering Japanese ports if they have previously docked at North Korean ports has been extended to apply to vessels registered in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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