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U.S.-ROK Enhanced Disruption Task Force
On March 26, the United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) unveiled an ambitious endeavor with the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-ROK Enhanced Disruption Task Force (EDTF).
This bilateral initiative marks a significant step forward in the global effort to enforce sanctions and disrupt illicit activities by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), particularly concerning the procurement of refined petroleum in violation of United Nations mandates.
Led by U.S. Deputy Special Representative for the DPRK Lyn Debevoise and ROK Ministry of Foreign Affairs Director-General for North Korean Nuclear Affairs Lee Jun-il, the meeting underscored the critical nature of DPRK’s actions.
These activities not only flout UN Security Council resolutions but also fuel the regime’s development of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and ballistic missile programs.
The strategic collaboration between the United States and the ROK aims to tighten the noose on DPRK's procurement networks, a move that could significantly impact the DPRK's military capabilities and its ongoing weapons programs.
Disrupting Illicit Networks
The EDTF is not merely a symbolic gesture; it embodies a robust commitment to action. Through a comprehensive strategy, the United States and the ROK are dedicated to exposing DPRK’s sanctions evasion activities.
This involves scrutinizing the involvement of private sector and third-party actors across the region who, wittingly or unwittingly, play a part in the DPRK’s refined oil procurement schemes.
The task force is also exploring autonomous sanctions designations as a means to tighten the screws on the DPRK's illicit activities further.
Future Directions: Beyond Petroleum
While the immediate focus is on curbing the DPRK’s access to excess refined petroleum, including sources from Russia, the EDTF's mandate extends to other illicit revenue streams.
A significant area of concern discussed during the meeting was the DPRK’s overseas coal sales, which represent another critical facet of the regime’s sanction evasion tactics. Disrupting these revenue paths is crucial for hindering the DPRK’s unlawful WMD and missile development endeavors.
A Continuation of a Commitment
This initiative builds on previous U.S. actions, such as the October 2022 designation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of individuals and entities involved in exporting petroleum to North Korea.
These measures align with the United States' unwavering commitment to enforcing United Nations Security Council resolutions and holding the DPRK accountable for its actions.
A Complex History with a Forward-Looking Approach
The backdrop of U.S.-DPRK relations, characterized by a series of negotiations, agreements, and setbacks, paints a complex picture of the challenges involved in dealing with the DPRK’s nuclear ambitions.
From the early attempts in the 1990s through the Six-Party Talks and high-level summits in recent years, the path has been fraught with difficulties.
The EDTF represents a contemporary approach to a longstanding problem, emphasizing collaboration, enforcement, and strategic disruption to steer the situation towards a more secure and stable peninsula.
Emphasizing Collaboration and Enforcement
The U.S.-ROK Enhanced Disruption Task Force signifies a renewed commitment to international security and non-proliferation.
By focusing on the intricacies of sanctions enforcement and the disruption of illicit procurement networks, the United States and the ROK are setting a precedent for global cooperation against regimes that threaten peace and stability.
This collaboration embodies a steadfast dedication to curbing the DPRK’s unlawful activities, demonstrating the strength of U.S.-ROK relations and their pivotal role in maintaining regional and global security.
Sources: THX News, Arms Control, US Treasury, Congress Report & US Department of State.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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Russia Ukraine Aggression Raises Global Alarm
Joint statement by the following countries:
Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, the High Representative of the European Union, and the Secretary of State of the United States of America.
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) export and Russia’s procurement of DPRK ballistic missiles, as well as Russia’s use of these missiles against Ukraine on December 30, 2023, and January 2, 2024. The transfer of these weapons increases the suffering of the Ukrainian people, supports Russia’s war of aggression, and undermines the global non-proliferation regime. Russia’s use of DPRK ballistic missiles in Ukraine also provides valuable technical and military insights to the DPRK. We are deeply concerned about the security implications that this cooperation has in Europe, on the Korean Peninsula, across the Indo-Pacific region, and around the world.
Our governments stand together in resolute opposition to arms transfers between the DPRK and Russia. The transfer of ballistic missiles, along with any other arms and related materiel, from the DPRK to Russia flagrantly violates multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions (UNSCRs) – namely, resolution 1718 (2006), resolution 1874 (2009), and resolution 2270 (2016) – that Russia itself supported. We are closely monitoring what Russia provides to the DPRK in return for these weapons exports. We call on the DPRK and Russia to abide by relevant UNSCRs and to immediately cease all activities that violate them.
We urge all UN Member States, including all members of the United Nations Security Council, to join us in condemning Russia and the DPRK’s flagrant UNSCR violations. As Russia launches waves of missiles and drones against the Ukrainian people, we will continue to stand together in support of Ukraine. We further call on the DPRK to respond to the numerous and genuine offers to return to diplomacy, the only path to an enduring peace on the Korean Peninsula.
Sources: THX News & US Department of State.
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#BallisticMissileTransfer#DiplomaticSolutionsKoreanPeninsula#DPRKMissileExports#GlobalNon-ProliferationRegime#Indo-PacificSecurityConcerns#InternationalArmsTransfers#RussiaDPRKCooperation#RussiaUkraineAggression#UkraineConflictSupport#UnitedNationsSecurityCouncilResolutions
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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On November 6, Sun Xiaobo, Director General of the Department of Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, and Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Stewart of the U.S. Department of State held consultations on arms control and non-proliferation in Washington.
The two sides had an in-depth, candid and constructive exchange of views on a wide range of issues, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, cooperation among the five nuclear-weapon states, nuclear security, non-proliferation and export control, biochemical and chemical compliance, outer space security and conventional arms control. The two sides stressed the need to maintain communication and exchanges to enhance mutual trust, accumulate consensus, manage differences and explore cooperation.
China elaborated on its position and policies on arms control and non-proliferation issues, emphasizing that #China and the United States should carry out dialogue and cooperation on the basis of mutual respect#. China stressed that the two sides should uphold the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, earnestly respect each other's sovereignty, security and development interests, enhance strategic mutual trust, and work to uphold the international arms control and non-proliferation system and achieve lasting peace and universal security in the world.
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