Japan decides to extend sanctions against N. Korea

Japan decided Friday to extend its trade embargo and other unilateral sanctions against North Korea for two years beyond their expiration on April 13.The move came as there was no progress in sight on the issue of Pyongyang's abductions of Japanese citizens in the 1970s and 1980s, and in response to its repeated nuclear and ballistic missile tests."Japan will exert all efforts for the comprehensive resolution of outstanding issues of concern, such as the abductions, nuclear, and missile issues, under the (policy of) 'dialogue and pressure' and 'action for action,'" Foreign Minister Fumio Ki…READ FULL ARTICLE