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Paul Osborne

HISTORICAL FACTS: Australia sanctions north korea over satellite launch | History Defined

Australia has condemned North Korea's satellite launch as a reckless act that seriously undermines regional security and stability.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the November 21 launch violated UN Security Council resolutions on ballistic missile technology.

Senator Wong on Friday announced targeted financial sanctions and travel bans on a further seven individuals and one entity associated with North Korea's weapons of mass destruction or missile programs and the satellite launch.

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