The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2321 on its 7821st meeting,[1] November 30, 2016.

[2] The resolution was primarily aimed at strengthening international sanctions against North Korea in response to its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

[3] The resolution was a response to the continued provocations by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), specifically its nuclear test conducted on September 9, 2016.

[4] The resolution mainly expands arms embargo to the items listed in a new conventional arms dual-use list, and it prohibits the North Korea from supplying, selling or transferring such items from member states.

[2] The resolution expanded sectoral sanctions by banning exports of copper, nickel, silver, and zinc.