By Ayse Humeyra Atilgan

ISTANBUL

The EU on Monday extended its restrictive measures against the ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities of North Korea.

The EU Council said in a statement it had included 16 individuals and an entity, the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces (MPAF), to a list of those subject to an asset freeze and travel restrictions.

Currently, 79 persons and 54 entities, listed by the UN, are subject to restrictive measures against the DPRK, according to the statement.

The statement added that other sanctions and additional measures will be adopted in the coming weeks.

The EU maintains North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities represent a serious threat to international peace.