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UN Panel Approves Sanctions Waivers for 17 North Korea Aid Projects

Seoul casts the unanimous waivers as a good-faith step hinging on North Korea’s willingness to accept assistance.

The United Nations General Assembly meets after China and Russia vetoed new sanctions on North Korea in the U.N. Security Council, at U.N. headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., June 8, 2022. REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo
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Overview

  • The UN Security Council’s 1718 Committee agreed unanimously to grant exemptions for 17 humanitarian initiatives, according to diplomatic and government sources.
  • The approved projects involve UNICEF, WHO, FAO, South Korean local governments including Gyeonggi Province, and NGOs from the United States and other countries.
  • U.S. backing under President Donald Trump was reported to have enabled the decision after months of procedural holds that left requests pending since early 2025.
  • There has been no formal public announcement from the committee, and implementing organizations are awaiting official notifications before deliveries can proceed.
  • South Korea said humanitarian aid should continue regardless of politics and expressed hope Pyongyang will receive the assistance following Cho Hyun’s talks with Marco Rubio.