DATE=9/17/1999
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=U-S / KOREA / SANCTIONS (S-UPDATE)
NUMBER=2-254018
BYLINE=DAVID GOLLUST
DATELINE=WHITE HOUSE
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
/// UPDATES CR 2-254010 WITH ACTUALITY, NEW INFO ///
INTRO: President Clinton is easing commercial and
trade sanctions against North Korea, which has pledged
to forgo testing of long-range ballistic missiles.
V-O-A's David Gollust reports from the White House.
TEXT: The decision, capping months of delicate
discussions with Pyongyang, will allow trade in
consumer goods, the transfer of commercial and
personal funds and air and sea transportation of
passengers and cargo between the two countries.
A White House statement said on the basis of the
talks, it is the U-S "understanding" that North Korea
will refrain from testing long-range missiles of any
kind. Briefing reporters, White House spokesman Joe
Lockhart made clear that if North Korea's threatened
test of an intercontinental missile goes forward, the
deal is off:
/// LOCKHART ACT ///
This is a very conditional lifting of sanctions.
I think we've made it very clear that if they
resume testing, the sanctions will be put back
on.
/// END ACT ///
Other sanctions still in effect against North Korea (-
- imposed in an attempt to control terrorist activity
and weapons proliferation --) will forbid most U-S
aid. Mr. Clinton's relaxation of commercial and trade
sanctions is drawing Republican criticism in Congress,
but Mr. Lockhart says U-S regional allies South Korea
and Japan are supportive. (Signed)
NEB/DAG/ENE/WTW
17-Sep-1999 13:26 PM EDT (17-Sep-1999 1726 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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