Tuesday 25 February 2020 | About Us | Contact Us | Register for free email alerts Subscribe for full access Login
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
Red Cross granted UN sanctions exemption for coronavirus aid
We reported on 14 February that the International Federation of Red Cross requested an urgent exemption from UN sanctions to help prevent the spread coronavirus in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (see post). The UNSC Committee overseeing Resolution 1718 (2006) has now granted that exemption. See press release.
North Korea
US penalties on 12 companies for prohibited Iran, N Korea or Syria transfers
The US Bureau of International Security and Non-Proliferation (State Dept) has imposed penalties on 12 people and companies, including a Russian military design company and a Chinese provider of wireless communication and satellite products, under the Iran, North Korea and Syria Non-Proliferation Act (INKSNA). The Bureau determined that they had been engaged in the transfer to/acquisition from Iran, N Korea …
Iran
Syria
Red Cross seeks UN sanctions exemptions for N Korea coronavirus efforts
The International Federation of the Red Cross has requested an urgent exemption from North Korea sanctions to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus in the country. An exemption from UN sanctions allowing for a bank transfer to their North Korea office to purchase personal protective gear and testing kits has been requested.
Closure of Berlin hostel ordered due to N Korea sanctions violations
The Berlin Administrative Court has ordered City Hostel Berlin, situated on the premises of the North Korean embassy, to close, as its operations breach UN sanctions imposed to prevent financing of North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. The Court held that the lease of the premises for €38,000 per month contravened UN Resolution 2321 (2016), under which the DPRK …
US N Korea & China listings for exporting workers
OFAC has designated a North Korean trading corporation, Korea Namgang Trading Corporation (NTC), and Beijing Sukbakso, a lodging facility, under Executive Order 13722 for having engaged in, facilitated, or been responsible for the export of workers from North Korea, in order to generate overseas revenue for the N Korean government. NTC is said to have been involved in the logistics …
ChinaCurrent 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
Consolidated
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849
Parent Decision
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849
Amended by: