UN Security Council considers inspections of all North Korean cargoes
In a swift show of force against North Korea’s nuclear test, the United Nations Security Council is considering a proposal by the United States to require international inspection of all cargo moving to and from North Korea.
The Bush administration said its draft resolution would help cripple North Korea’s weapons programs and limit trade luxury goods for that country’s elite, but leaves the door open for humanitarian aid.
According to news reports, it’s uncertain whether China, a long-time supporter of North Korea and member of the UN Security Council, will endorse the U.S. government’s stringent proposal. In addition to China and the United States, other permanent members of the security council are France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
UN Security Council considers inspections of all North Korean cargoes
