EU unveils additional sanctions against N . Korea BRUSSELS , Feb . 27 ( Yonhap ) -- The European Union ( EU ) unveiled a set of additional sanctions against North Korea on Monday in line with the latest United Nations resolution aimed at punishing Pyongyang for its nuclear and missile provocations . On Nov . 30 , the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 2321 in the wake of the North ' s fifth underground nuclear test in September . The latest resolution focuses mostly on curbing the North ' s exports of coal which are seen as a major income source for the reclusive state . Under the EU sanctions , its 28 - member states are restricted from importing coal , iron and iron ore from the North and barred from purchasing such metals as copper , nickel and silver . They put a ban on the sale of helicopters and vessels to the North , while strengthening restrictions in the transportation , finance and property sectors . Its member states are also required to halt offering any training or scientific support that could help further the North ' s nuclear and ballistic missile technologies . On top of these measures that have been adopted as part of the EU ' s commitment to follow through on the latest UNSC resolution , the member nations are likely to announce standalone punitive measures against Pyongyang early next month , experts said ( END )