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UN imposes sanctions on N.Korea for nuclear test

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-10-15 08:36

China: UN move should help peacefully solve nuclear issue
UNITED NATIONS -- The United Nations Security Council on Saturday
unanimously adopted a resolution imposing sanctions against the
Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)for its recent nuclear test.
[Full coverage on North Korea nuclear crisis]

The U.N. Security Council votes unanimously to impose financial and
weapons sanctions on North Korea for its nuclear test, which the
resolution called a "clear threat to international peace and security,"
in New York, October 14, 2006. [Reuters]

The resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and eight other
nations, condemns the nuclear test proclaimed by the DPRK, demands that
the DPRK eliminate its nuclear weapons and nuclear programs, and imposes
sanctions on the DPRK in spheres related to its nuclear, ballistic
missiles and weapons of mass destruction.

The resolution also welcomes and encourages further efforts by all states
concerned to intensify their diplomatic efforts, refrain from any actions
that might aggravate tension and to facilitate the early resumption of
the Six-Party Talks. Watch Video

Explaining China's position after the vote, Wang Guangya, Chinese
Permanent Representative to the UN, said that China supports the Security
Council in making a firm and appropriate response, and that China
believes the act of the Security Council should both indicate the firm
position of the international community and help create enabling
conditions for the final peaceful solution to the DPRK's nuclear issues
through dialogue.

But he stressed that sanction itself is not the end, noting the
resolution makes it clear that the Security Council will suspend or lift
sanctions against DPRK if it complies with the relevant requests of the
resolution. He also voiced China's reservation over the practice of
inspecting cargo to and from the DPRK.

China strongly urges the countries concerned to adopt a prudent and
responsible attitude in this regard and refrain from taking any
provocative steps that may intensify the tension, he added.

Despite some negative development of DPRK's nuclear test, China's
policies on the issue remain unchanged, he said.

U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said the DPRK's nuclear test "poses one of
the gravest threats to international peace and security" and that the
resolution has sent "a strong and clear message."

Japanese UN ambassador Kenzo Oshima said the DPRK's nuclear test is
unacceptable behavior, which should be met not only with strong
admonishment but with necessary measures prescribed in Chapter 7 of the
UN Charter.

Speaking after the vote, the DPRK's UN ambassador Pak Gil Yon said his
country "totally rejects" the resolution, criticizing the Council for
adopting "a coercive resolution while neglecting the nuclear threat and
moves for sanctions and pressure of the United States against DPRK."

He said the DPRK is ready for both dialogue and confrontation. "If the
United States increases pressure upon the DPRK persistently, the DPRK
will continue to take physical countermeasures, considering it as a
declaration of a war," he said.

The resolution came after intensive consultations over the past days to
find consensus on the international community's response.

Political observers here noted that the resolution has dropped the
possibility of using force and fallen short of imposing comprehensive
sanctions on the DPRK. It has also affirmed that sanction measures would
be modified, suspended or lifted if the DPRK complies with the provisions
of the resolution.

Envoy: DPRK "totally rejects" UN resolution

UNITED NATIONS -- The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)
"totally rejects" a resolution unanimously adopted Saturday by the UN
Security Council on its nuclear test, the DPRK's UN Ambassador Pak Gil
Yon said Saturday.

Addressing the council members after the resolution was adopted, Pak
criticized the council of adopting "a coercive resolution while
neglecting the nuclear threat and moves for sanctions and pressure of the
United States against the DPRK."

"The DPRK is ready for both dialogue and confrontation," Pak said. "If
the United States increases pressure upon the DPRK persistently, the DPRK
will continue to take physical countermeasures, considering it as a
declaration of a war."

He said the DPRK's nuclear test was entirely attributable to the U.S.
nuclear threat, sanctions and pressure.

Pak said that "the DPRK has exerted every possible effort to settle the
nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiations, prompted by its sincere
desire to realize the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula."

He accused Washington of responding "to the DPRK's patient and sincere
efforts and magnanimity with the policy of sanctions and blockade."

Pak said his country "was compelled to substantially prove its possession
of nukes to protect its sovereignty and right to existence from the daily
increasing danger of war from the United States."

The denuclearization of the entire peninsula is an ultimate goal of the
DPRK, he added.

The DPRK would "abandon nukes" when it is no longer exposed to the U.S.
threat after it has dropped its hostile policy and confidence has been
built between the two countries, Pak said.

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