Posted on 08/24/2013 4:58:07 AM PDT by TigerLikesRooster
North Korea objects to sanctions ban on ski resort equipment
SEOUL | Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:23am EDT
(Reuters) - North Korea objected on Saturday to a ban on imports of equipment for a luxury ski resort mainly for the ruling elite, indicating toughened U.N. sanctions are impacting the impoverished state.
Under the leadership of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who studied in the Swiss capital Berne and is believed to have enjoyed skiing in the Alps, the reclusive North has carried out work on the "Masik Pass" ski project since last year, in rivalry with South Korea which is hosting 2018 Winter Olympics.
Last week, Switzerland halted the sale to the North of equipment for a ski resort and luxury sporting goods including golf, horseback riding and water sports under the sanctions.
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Let them keep the ski equipment. The entertainment factor hearing them try to say Rossignol is worth it.
Rots of Luck!
I wouldn’t sell N Korea squat
“I wouldn’t sell N Korea squat”
N Korea has an over abundance of squat. /s
Big brother China can’t make it for the Norks?
Big brother China can’t make it for the Norks?
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