VOICED : ONU: Pyongyang gana USD 200 M en exportaciones prohibidas

VOICED : ONU: Pyongyang gana USD 200 M en exportaciones prohibidas

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Social Studies, History, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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Between January and September 2017, North Korea earned approximately $200 million by exporting coal, iron, steel, and other raw materials, circumventing international sanctions. A UN expert panel report reveals that North Korea evades oil sanctions through various channels, involving foreign entities and the international banking system. The imposition of economic sanctions in late 2016 and 2017 created lucrative markets for traffickers supplying oil to North Korea and transporting its raw material exports. The report also highlights military cooperation projects in Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, Syria, and Myanmar, particularly in the ballistic missile sector. In response, the UN Security Council intensified sanctions against Pyongyang to curb its military, ballistic, and nuclear programs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much revenue did North Korea generate by exporting raw materials in 2017?

400 million dollars

300 million dollars

200 million dollars

100 million dollars

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organization provided the report on North Korea's sanction evasion?

World Trade Organization

World Bank

United Nations

International Monetary Fund

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What methods does North Korea use to bypass oil-related sanctions?

Developing alternative energy sources

Increasing domestic oil production

Utilizing foreign entities and international banking

Direct trade with neighboring countries

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which regions has North Korea been detected cooperating militarily?

North America and Australia

Africa and Asia-Pacific

Europe and South America

Middle East and Antarctica

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the UN Security Council's actions against Pyongyang?

To curb military, ballistic, and nuclear programs

To promote economic growth

To support humanitarian aid

To encourage diplomatic relations