Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/785

of 19 May 2016

amending Decision 2013/183/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union,

Having regard to Council Decision 2013/183/CFSP of 22 April 2013 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2010/800/CFSP1, and in particular Article 19(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1)

On 22 April 2013, the Council adopted Decision 2013/183/CFSP.

(2)

In view of the gravity of the situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, eighteen persons and one entity should be added to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies subject to restrictive measures in Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP. Entries concerning two persons included in that Annex should also be updated.

(3)

Annex II to Decision 2013/183/CFSP should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: