North Korea Sanctions
KPFATF Black ListNorth Korea is currently subject to 17 active sanctions programs imposed by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, European Union Council, European Commission (AML High-Risk Third Countries), Financial Action Task Force, Ministry of Finance Japan and Office of Foreign Assets Control. These measures include asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo, trade restrictions, financial restrictions and investment ban. North Korea is also on the FATF black list. This page lists every program targeting North Korea, the legal bases behind them, and the most recent changes.
Last updated 12 Jun 2026
Programs
17
Authorities
12
Restriction Types
10
Restrictions
Sanctioning Authorities
Sanctions Programs
Australia's autonomous sanctions on DPRK. Total designated: 61 (28 individuals, 33 entities).
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Australia's autonomous sanctions on designated vessels, primarily related to Russia and DPRK. Total designated: 262 vessels.
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UN Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime. Total designated: 155 (80 individuals, 75 entities).
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The ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities of the DPRK represent a serious threat to international peace and security. These activities undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime of which the EU has been a steadfast supporter for decades. In this context, the EU has implemented the restrictive measures imposed by Resolutions of the UN Security Council and has complemented them through its own autonomous measures. These measures target the DPRK's weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile-related programmes. The first set of restrictive measures were introduced with the UN Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006), adopted shortly after DPRK´s first nuclear test on 9 October 2006. The UN Security Council has repeatedly adopted new measures and expanded existing ones, most recently on 3 September 2017. On 27 May 2016, for the first time, the Council of the EU adopted additional autonomous restrictive measures in relation to the DPRK on the grounds that its actions constitute a grave threat to international peace and security in the region and beyond. On 6 April and most recently on 16 October, the Council again introduced additional restrictive measures to further increase pressure on the DPRK to comply with its international obligations. The EU is determined to combat proliferation and committed to the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, including through the consideration of new restrictive measures. Derogations and exemptions to the restrictive measures are possible, including the delivery of humanitarian aid. Adopted by: UN and EU.
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The European Commission identifies high-risk third countries having strategic deficiencies in their regime on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism. Gatekeepers such as banks are obliged to carefully consider business relationships and transactions involving high-risk third countries through increased checks and control measures.
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Jurisdictions subject to a FATF call for action due to strategic deficiencies in AML/CFT. Identifies countries or jurisdictions with serious strategic deficiencies to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and financing of proliferation. The FATF calls on all members and urges all jurisdictions to apply enhanced due diligence, and in the most serious cases, counter-measures.
Sanctions targeting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Total designated: 81 individuals, 96 entities.
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On August 2, 2017, the President signed into law the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) (Public Law 115-44), which imposes sanctions on Iran, Russia, and North Korea. Title I addresses countering Iran's destabilizing activities, Title II addresses countering Russian influence in Europe and Eurasia, and Title III addresses the Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act.
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Comprehensive U.S. sanctions program targeting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), including blocking of Government of North Korea and Workers' Party of Korea property, prohibitions on new investment, imports/exports, financial services, and sectoral restrictions implemented through multiple executive orders, statutes, and UN Security Council resolutions.
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261 designated (138 individuals, 86 entities, 37 ships). Sources: UK, UN.
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261 designated entities (138 individuals, 86 entities, 37 ships). Designation sources: UK, UN. Earliest designation: 2016-03-02. Latest update: 2023-08-21.
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Swiss sanctions targeting the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Total designated: 197 (80 individuals, 117 entities).
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Targeted financial sanctions against designated individuals and entities related to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
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Under The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
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Broad UK sanctions regime targeting DPRK, implementing UN obligations. Includes measures to prevent development and proliferation of nuclear programme and ballistic missiles, and abuse of human rights.
HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.
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Sanctions regime concerning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. 155 designations (80 individuals, 75 entities).
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Recent Changes
Legal basis updated for OFAC North Korea Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13810 (September 21, 2017), Executive Order 13722 (March 16, 2016), Executive Order 13687 (January 2, 2015), Executive Order 13570 (April 18, 2011), Executive Order 13551 (August 30, 2010), Executive Order 13466 (June 26, 2008), Proclamation 8271 (June 27, 2008), North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, Otto Warmbier Act (Sanctions With Respect to North Korea), 31 CFR Part 510 - North Korea Sanctions Regulations, UNSCR 2397 (December 22, 2017), UNSCR 2375 (September 11, 2017), UNSCR 2371 (August 5, 2017), UNSCR 2356 (June 2, 2017), UNSCR 2321 (November 30, 2016), UNSCR 2270 (March 2, 2016), UNSCR 2094 (March 7, 2013), UNSCR 2087 (January 22, 2013), UNSCR 1874 (June 12, 2009), UNSCR 1718 (October 14, 2006). Removed: Executive Order 13810 — Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (September 21, 2017), Executive Order 13722 — Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea and the Workers' Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea (March 16, 2016), Executive Order 13687 — Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (January 2, 2015), Executive Order 13570 — Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect To North Korea (April 18, 2011), Executive Order 13551 — Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to North Korea (August 30, 2010), Executive Order 13466 — Continuing Certain Restrictions With Respect to North Korea and North Korean Nationals (June 26, 2008), Proclamation 8271 — Termination of the Exercise of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act With Respect to North Korea (June 27, 2008), Determination Pursuant to the Executive Order of March 16, 2016, North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 130 Stat. 93, Sanctions With Respect to North Korea (Otto Warmbier Act), 31 CFR Part 510 — North Korea Sanctions Regulations
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Added: 10 Advisory(s), 1 Regulation(s), 6 Executive Order(s), 1 Proclamation(s), 11 Federal Register Notice(s), 10 UNSCR(s), 1 Determination(s), 1 FAQ(s), 3 Guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13849. Removed: Executive Order 13849 - Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (September 20, 2018)
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Added: 1 Executive Order(s), 3 Statute(s), 1 Regulation(s), 3 Guidance(s), 3 Directive(s), 8 FAQ(s)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo
Legal basis updated for OFAC North Korea Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13810 — Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (September 21, 2017), Executive Order 13722 — Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea and the Workers' Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea (March 16, 2016), Executive Order 13687 — Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (January 2, 2015), Executive Order 13570 — Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect To North Korea (April 18, 2011), Executive Order 13551 — Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to North Korea (August 30, 2010), Executive Order 13466 — Continuing Certain Restrictions With Respect to North Korea and North Korean Nationals (June 26, 2008), Proclamation 8271 — Termination of the Exercise of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act With Respect to North Korea (June 27, 2008), North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 130 Stat. 93, 31 CFR Part 510 — North Korea Sanctions Regulations. Removed: Executive Order 13810, Executive Order 13722, Executive Order 13687, Executive Order 13570, Executive Order 13551, Executive Order 13466, Proclamation 8271, North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 31 CFR Part 510
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Added: 1 regulation(s), 6 executive_order(s), 1 proclamation(s), 10 federal_register_notice(s), 10 un_security_council_resolution(s), 1 interpretive_guidance(s), 1 brochure(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: travel_ban
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo
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Added: 1 statute(s), 1 executive_order(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 guidance(s), 2 delegation(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Removed: Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs
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Added: 1 advisory(s)
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Added: 1 statutory_guidance(s)
Restrictions removed
Removed: investment_ban
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Added: comprehensive
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Added: sectoral, transport
UN DPRK Sanctions (1718) renamed
Program renamed from "UN DPRK Sanctions (Committee 1718)" to "UN DPRK Sanctions (1718)"
Legal basis updated for OFAC North Korea Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13810, Executive Order 13722, Executive Order 13687, Executive Order 13570, Executive Order 13551, Executive Order 13466, Proclamation 8271, Determination Pursuant to the Executive Order of March 16, 2016, North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, Sanctions With Respect to North Korea (Otto Warmbier Act), 31 CFR Part 510. Removed: Executive Order 13810 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (September 21, 2017), Executive Order 13722 - Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea and the Workers' Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea (March 16, 2016), Executive Order 13687 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (January 2, 2015), Executive Order 13570 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect To North Korea (April 18, 2011), Executive Order 13551 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to North Korea (August 30, 2010), Executive Order 13466 - Continuing Certain Restrictions With Respect to North Korea and North Korean Nationals (June 26, 2008), Proclamation 8271 - Termination of the Exercise of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act With Respect to North Korea (June 27, 2008), North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 130 Stat. 93, Otto Warmbier Act - Sanctions With Respect to North Korea, 31 CFR Part 510 - North Korea Sanctions Regulations
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Added: 6 executive_order(s), 1 proclamation(s), 1 regulation(s), 10 federal_register_notice(s), 10 un_security_council_resolution(s), 8 advisory(s), 1 guidance(s), 1 faq(s)
Restrictions added
Added: travel_ban
Legal basis updated for OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
Added: Public Law 115-44 (CAATSA). Removed: Public Law 115-44 (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act - CAATSA)
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Added: 3 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 7 faq(s), 3 notice(s)
Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime renamed
Program renamed from "Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions" to "Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime"
Legal basis updated for Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime
Added: Sanctions Act 2018
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Legal basis updated for OFAC North Korea Sanctions
Added: Executive Order 13810 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (September 21, 2017), Executive Order 13722 - Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea and the Workers' Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to North Korea (March 16, 2016), Executive Order 13687 - Imposing Additional Sanctions with Respect to North Korea (January 2, 2015), Executive Order 13570 - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect To North Korea (April 18, 2011), Executive Order 13551 - Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to North Korea (August 30, 2010), Executive Order 13466 - Continuing Certain Restrictions With Respect to North Korea and North Korean Nationals (June 26, 2008), Proclamation 8271 - Termination of the Exercise of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act With Respect to North Korea (June 27, 2008), North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 130 Stat. 93, Otto Warmbier Act - Sanctions With Respect to North Korea. Removed: Executive Order 13810, Executive Order 13722, Executive Order 13687, Executive Order 13570, Executive Order 13551, Executive Order 13466, Proclamation 8271, North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, Sanctions With Respect to North Korea (Otto Warmbier Act), UNSCR 2397, UNSCR 2375, UNSCR 2371, UNSCR 2356, UNSCR 2321, UNSCR 2270, UNSCR 2094, UNSCR 2087, UNSCR 1874, UNSCR 1718
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Added: 6 Executive Order(s), 1 Proclamation(s), 1 Regulation(s), 5 Federal Register Notice(s), 7 UN Security Council Resolution(s), 8 Advisory(s), 1 FAQ(s), 1 Interpretive Guidance(s), 1 Determination(s)
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Added: 3 federal_register(s), 7 faq(s)
Legal basis updated for UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Regulation 33(1)(b) of the MLRs, Regulation 33(3) of the MLRs, Regulation 20(3) of the MLRs. Removed: Regulation 33(1)(b) — Enhanced customer due diligence for high-risk third countries, Regulation 33(3) — Definition of 'established in a country', Regulation 33(3A) — Steps required for enhanced due diligence, Regulation 20(3) — Group wide controls for third-country branches and subsidiaries
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Added: 1 guidance(s)
Democratic People's Republic of Korea renamed
Program renamed from "Democratic People's Republic of Korea Sanctions" to "Democratic People's Republic of Korea"
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Added: 1 un_list(s), 3 legislation(s)
Legal basis updated for Autonomous Sanctioned Vessels
Removed: Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2025, Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 2) Designation 2025, Autonomous Sanctions (Sanctioned Vessels – Russia) Amendment (No. 1) Designation 2026
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
Legal basis updated for Autonomous DPRK Sanctions
Added: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) List 2012. Removed: Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN DPRK Sanctions (Committee 1718) renamed
Program renamed from "UN DPRK Sanctions (UN)" to "UN DPRK Sanctions (Committee 1718)"
Legal basis updated for UN DPRK Sanctions (Committee 1718)
Removed: UNSC Resolution 2087 (2013)
Restrictions removed
Removed: trade_restrictions
UN DPRK (North Korea) Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1718) renamed
Program renamed from "UN DPRK (North Korea) Sanctions Committee" to "UN DPRK (North Korea) Sanctions Committee (Resolution 1718)"
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Added: 6 resolution(s)
Legal basis updated for EU List of High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)
Added: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/46, Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/83
Legal basis updated for OFAC North Korea Sanctions
Added: Proclamation 8271, North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 31 CFR Part 510 - North Korea Sanctions Regulations, UNSCR 2397, UNSCR 2375, UNSCR 2371, UNSCR 2356, UNSCR 2321, UNSCR 2270, UNSCR 2094, UNSCR 2087, UNSCR 1874, UNSCR 1718. Removed: North Korean Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, Public Law 114-122, 130 Stat. 93, 31 CFR Part 510 — North Korea Sanctions Regulations
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Added: 6 executive_order(s), 1 proclamation(s), 1 regulation(s), 1 guidance(s), 10 un_security_council_resolution(s)
Restrictions added
Added: arms_embargo
Legal basis updated for OFAC Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act-Related Sanctions
Added: Public Law 115-44 (Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act - CAATSA), Executive Order 13849 - Authorizing the Implementation of Certain Sanctions Set Forth in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (September 20, 2018). Removed: Executive Order 13849, Public Law 115-44 (CAATSA)
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Added: 1 executive_order(s), 3 statute(s), 1 regulation(s), 2 delegation(s), 8 faq(s), 3 directive(s), 1 guidance(s)
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Added: 1 statement(s)
Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions renamed
Program renamed from "Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions regime" to "Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions"
Legal basis updated for Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions
Removed: Sanctions Act 2018