North Korea remains on list of countries 'not fully cooperating' with US counterterrorism efforts

A logo of the U.S. Department of State is seen, in this undated file photo. Reuters-Yonhap

SEOUL, May 14 (AJP) - North Korea was included in the list of countries that "did not fully cooperate with U.S. counterterrorism efforts," along with Cuba, Iran, Syria, and Venezuela, the U.S. Department of State said in a press release on Tuesday.

The designation on the list, updated annually in May, prohibits the "sale or license for export of defense articles and services."

North Korea has been on the list of "Not Fully Cooperating Countries (NFCCs)" for 29 consecutive years since 1997, while Cuba was placed back on the list this year after being briefly removed last year.

Separately, North Korea has also been on the U.S.' list of state sponsors of terrorism since 2017, when it was redesignated.

The U.S. will "continue to promote international cooperation on counterterrorism issues. We also continue to promote accountability for countries that do not stand against terrorism," the department said.

Kim Hee-su khs@ajunews.com

North Korea remains on list of countries 'not fully cooperating' with US counterterrorism efforts

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