The United Nations General Assembly approved a resolution Thursday by a vote of 116 to 20, with 53 abstentions to refer North Korea to the International Criminal Court at The Hague.

The vote was taken against North Korea for its violations of human rights.

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The resolution also asks the UN Security Council to consider targeted sanctions against the Pyongyang leadership as well. China and Russia are expected to oppose the move.

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