California Man Charged with Smuggling Weapons to North Korea

A Chinese man, Shenghua Wen, living illegally in the U.S., has been charged with exporting firearms and ammunition to North Korea, violating international sanctions. Wen, who overstayed his student visa, allegedly sent shipments from California to North Korea via Hong Kong and was planning to send other military-related technology. Authorities seized some materials before they could be shipped. Wen faces charges under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which could result in up to 20 years in prison if convicted.