US imposes North Korea-related sanctions on Russian, Chinese firms

WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two firms, one in Russia and one in China, for supporting North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

The new sanctions target Russian-based Volasys Silver Star and China-based Yanbian Silverstar Network Technology Co, the US Treasury Department said on its website.

A North Korean national, Song Hwa Jong, was also sanctioned, it said.