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Sanctions Profile: North Korea
At a glance
UN sanctions were first imposed on North Korea in October 2006, pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1718, in response to its nuclear weapon and ballistic missile tests. Between 2006 and 2016, the sanctions consisted of an arms embargo, a prohibition on exports to and imports from North Korea of nuclear- and ballistic missile-related items, and targeted asset freezes and travel bans on people and entities identified as being involved in or providing support for North Korea’s nuclear or ballistic missile programmes.
News
OFAC reaches $1m settlement with Indonesia company for DPRK violations
OFAC has announced that PT Bukit Muria Jaya (BMJ), a paper products manufacturer based in Indonesia, has agreed to pay $1,016,000 to settle its civil liability for 28 violations of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR, part 510. BMJ exported cigarette paper to entities located in or doing business on behalf of the DPRK, and at the requests of …
UK publishes Libya sanctions regs & guidance on 11 sanctions regimes
The UK government has published The Libya (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/1665), which replace the EU sanctions regime relating to Libya. The UK has also issued guidance on the regulations, which includes information on asset freezes, partial asset freezes, interest, oil aboard UN-designated ships, and ownership and control. See explanatory memorandum, and reports under section 2(4) of the …
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OFAC lists 6 entities & identifies 4 vessels for N Korea coal shipments
OFAC has listed 6 entities and identified 4 vessels in response to the transportation and exportation of North Korean coal in violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2371. The designations have been made under Executive Orders 13687, 13722, and 13810 (secondary sanctions). China-based Weihai Huijiang Trade Ltd, Always Smooth Ltd, and Good Siblings Ltd, the latter of two of which are also …
UNSC N Korea Committee updates guidelines on sanctions exemptions
The UN Security Council 1718 sanctions committee (DPRK) has updated its guidelines on obtaining exemptions from UN sanctions to provide humanitarian assistance to North Korea. The guidelines advise that the standard duration of exemptions has been extended from 6 to 9 months to allow for greater flexibility in the shipment process. Additional guidance on the format and requirements of exemption …
OFAC lists 2 entities involved in exporting workers from the DPRK
OFAC has designated a Russian construction company, Mokran LLC, and Korea Cholsan General Trading Corporation, a North Korean company operating in Russia that manages workers, pursuant to Executive Order 13722. Both companies have been listed for having engaged in, facilitated or been responsible for the exportation of forced labour from N Korea, including exportation to generate revenue for the N Korean …
Current Sanctions
Consolidated
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Parent Regulation
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509
Amended by:
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1548
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1568
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1836
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1858
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1859
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1897
Council Regulation (EU) 2017/2062
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/12
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/53
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/87
Council Regulation (EU) 2018/285
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/324
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/548
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/602
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/714
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/814
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1009
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1074
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1231
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1284
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1606
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1654
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/93
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1083
Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1129
Consolidated
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849
Parent Decision
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849
Amended by: