Breaking News: U.S. announces new sanctions against N. Korea in wake of Sony hack

U.S. announces new sanctions against N. Korea in wake of Sony hack Los Angeles Times | January 2, 2015 | 11:08 AM President Obama today ordered new economic sanctions against North Korea, aimed at increasing financial pressure on the rogue state’s leadership. The Obama administration said the sanctions are in response to a "destructive and coercive" cyber attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment, which recently released "The Interview," a comedy which depicts the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The executive order builds on existing sanctions against North Korea by cutting off access to the U.S. financial sector for 10 individuals and three government entities identified as key operatives engaged in hostile behavior. For the latest news, go to latimes.com.