Sankei wrote that the ruling LDP is discussing measures to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea, speculating that it is likely to propose to the GOJ expanding the scope of officials of the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) whose reentry to Japan will be prohibited after visiting North Korea. The ruling party may also ask the administration to lobby the U.S. to put the Kim regime back on the list of state sponsors of terrorism.