1. The Government of the Republic of Korea (ROK) commends and supports the interdiction on July 15, 2013 by the Government of the Republic of Panama of the Chong Chon Gang, a North Korean vessel suspected of carrying prohibited items on board, in conformity with its obligations under the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. The ROK Government expects that this case in question will be promptly addressed through investigations by the Government of Panama and the 1718 Security Council Sanctions Committee.

2. The Government of the Republic of Korea looks forward to full implementation by all States of the United Nations Security Council resolutions on North Korea, and will closely cooperate with the international community to this end. 


                          Spokesperson and Deputy Minister for Public Relations of MOFA

*unofficial translation