Japan expands sanctions against N. Korea over missile development

The Japanese government on Friday expanded sanctions against North Korea by newly freezing the assets of four organizations and nine individuals for their involvement in Pyongyang's nuclear and missile development programs.Japan's top government spokesman, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, said the measure, approved at a Cabinet meeting in the morning and to take effect the same day, is part of Japan's efforts to comprehensively resolve issues involving North Korea."Japan urges North Korea to take concrete actions toward resolving issues" including its nuclear and missile developmen…READ FULL ARTICLE