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Asian companies seek stronger legal protections as North Korea sanctions pressure mounts

By Tsering Namgyal ( May 16, 2017, 09:31 GMT | Insight) -- Companies based in Asia could face increasing scrutiny over dealings linked in any way with North Korea amid rising tensions following the pariah state's missile tests this past weekend, lawyers say. Already, banks, manufacturers and retailers are taking a fresh look at their business partners and counterparties, and asking for stronger legal protections against follow-on sanctions and export control risks associated with dealings with North Korea, Hong Kong-based sanctions lawyers told MLex.Companies based in Asia could face increasing scrutiny over dealings linked in any way with North Korea amid rising tensions following the pariah state's missile test this past weekend, lawyers say....

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