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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
UNSC Committee North Korea mid-term panel report
The Panel of Experts appointed to the UN Security Council’s DPRK Sanctions Committee has finalised its 2020 mid-term report. The reporting period covers 8 February to 3 August 2020. The main points include: Illicit imports of refined petroleum products and exports of coal continued in violation of UNSC resolutions. Imagery and data from member states suggest that direct deliveries of …
North Korea
US seeks seizure of $995k linked to ZTE intermediaries
A complaint has been filed in a federal court in the District of Columbia alleging that $955,880.85 linked to 2 companies is subject to forfeiture based on violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The complaint alleges that Shanghai-based Ryer International Trading Ltd and Rensy International Trading Co., Ltd acted as intermediaries for North Korea’s purchase and acquisition …
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DOJ charges 3 with violating N Korea sanctions
The US Department of Justice has charged North Korean nationals Ri Jong Chol, his daughter Ri Yu Gyong, and Malaysian national Gan Chee Lim with conspiracy to violate the North Korean Sanctions Regulations, bank fraud, and conspiracy to launder funds. See Complaint. Between August 2015 and August 2016, the defendants are alleged to have established front companies that transmitted US …
Yang Ban Corp pleads guilty to money laundering in sanctions evasion scheme
BVI-registered Yang Ban Corporation has pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering as part of a scheme to evade US sanctions on North Korea. From February 2017 to May 2018, Yang Ban used dual invoicing practices, and provided false statements to conceal the ultimate destination of commodities purchased on behalf of N Korea. The use of front …
Third countries align with 6 EU sanctions regimes
In July 2020, the EU Council adopted: Decision (CFSP) 2020/1126, which added French national Bryan D’Ancona to its autonomous sanctions regime targeting those associated with Al-Qaida and ISIL (Da’esh); Decision (CFSP) 2020/1132, which updated the EU sanctions list targeting people and entities involved in terrorist acts; Decision (CFSP) 2020/1136, which renewed for 1 year the EU’s autonomous sanctions against North …
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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
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