Japan freezes assets of 4 more Russian organisations, others for involvement in N.Korea’s weapons projects

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walks next to what state media reports is the "Hwasong-17" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on its launch vehicle

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan said on Friday it was freezing the assets of four Russian organisations, three Russian individuals and six North Korean individuals for involvement in North Korea’s weapons projects, according to a statement from the foreign ministry.

North Korea late last month tested a huge new intercontinental missile, prompting the United States to push for “updating” and strengthening United Nations sanctions on North Korea.

(Reporting by Elaine Lies; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)

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