International sanctions against North Korea
European Union
### European Union

The European Union has imposed a series of sanctions against North Korea since 2006\. These include:

* embargoing arms and related materials.
* banning the export of aviation and rocket fuel to North Korea.
* banning the trade of gold, precious metals, and diamonds with the North Korean government.
* banning the import of minerals from North Korea, with some exemptions for coal and iron ore.
* banning the export of [luxury goods](/wiki/Luxury_goods "Luxury goods").
* restricting financial support for trade with North Korea.
* restricting investment and financial activities.
* inspecting and monitoring cargoes imported from and exported to North Korea.
* prohibiting certain North Korean individuals from entering the EU.

On 21 September 2017, EU banned oil exports and investments in North Korea.


What is included in the arms embargo imposed by the European Union on North Korea?