Sanctions not intended to affect people's livelihoods

UN resolution calls for a resumption of Six-Party Talks to seek peaceful solution

The fresh UN sanctions imposed on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on Wednesday, though widely believed to be tougher than ever, are not intended to affect people's livelihoods of the DPRK as the document contains language allowing for humanitarian exemptions.

The 15-nation UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution that approved a set of harsh sanctions in response to the DPRK's latest nuclear test and satellite launch.