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US Announces New Sanctions on North Korea for Missile Tests

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On the morning of Wednesday, President Biden announced new sanctions against key individuals involved with both a recent intercontinental ballistic missile test by Pyongyang's military forces as well as its nuclear program advancements; these measures target specific entities responsible for funding or facilitating North Korea’s weapons development activities in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.

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    The United States has announced a new policy regarding the handling of specific international issues.
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    Multiple Korean news outlets reported this announcement on March 19, with sources citing official statements from Washington D.C. as primary evidence.
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