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Japan to crack down on N. Korean money laundering as part of new sanctions

May 27, 2009

Mainichi Daily News

The government is considering stepping up a crackdown on terrorist funds and money laundering involving North Korea as part of further sanctions against the secluded state, officials said.

Tokyo is poised to impose the additional sanctions against Pyongyang in response to its recent underground nuclear test.

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