Australia tightens North Korea sanctions

Australia has ramped up its sanctions against North Korea in light of the nation's
nuclear test on May 25.
The strengthened sanctions come after the United Nations passed what is called
Resolution 1874, which is intended to send a message to the international community
that the nuclear and ballistic missile tests are unacceptable.
Resolution 1874 has led the federal government to amend regulations relating to
sanctions against North Korea, making it illegal to supply arms or related material
to (or procure them from) the rogue nation.
It is now against the law to provide financial assistance, technical training or
services, fuel, supplies or bunkering services to North Korea where it is believed
the assistance goes against the United Nations sanctions.
"Full implementation of United Nations sanctions will restrict North Korea's ability
to proliferate or further develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs," a
statement from Foreign Minister Stephen Smith says.
The government would work closely with other nations to ensure the UN sanction is
adopted "fully".
Australia has implemented its own sanctions against North Korea since 2006, which
include a visa ban on the country's citizens and a ban on port entry by North Korean
vessels.