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North Korea Sanctions

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What related guidance does OFAC have on these sanctions?
 
Sanctions Brochures
    Overview of Sanctions
Overview of Sanctions (text)

Frequently Asked Questions
    OFAC Frequently Asked Questions
 
General Licenses
    None
 
Interpretative Guidance
    None

What laws, rules and regulations provide the legal framework for the sanctions?
 
Proclamations
    Proclamation 8271  - Termination of the Exercise of Authorities Under the Trading With the Enemy Act With Respect to North Korea (Effective Date - June 27, 2008)
 
Executive Orders
13570  - Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect To North Korea (Effective date - April 18, 2011)
    13551  Blocking Property of Certain Persons With Respect to North Korea (Effective date - August 30, 2010)
    13466  Continuing Certain Restrictions With Respect to North Korea and North Korean Nationals (June 26, 2008)
 
Statutes
    Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (AEDPA), 8 U.S.C. § 1189, 18 U.S.C. § 2339B
    International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
    National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
    Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
 
Code of Federal Regulations
    31 CFR Part 510  North Korea Sanctions Regulations
 
Federal Register Notices
76 FR 35740​-11 amending the North Korea Sanctions Regulations to implement Executive Order 13570
76 FR 35739-11​ removing parts 500 and 505 from 31 CFR chapter V pursuant to Proclamation 8271 of June 26, 2008
    75 FR 67912-10 North Korea Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 510
    72 FR 4960-07  Foreign Assets Control Regulations - Amendment to prohibit U.S. persons from registering vessels in North Korea
    71 FR 17345-06  Foreign Assets Control Regulations - Amendment to limit the authorization of property transactions involving North Korea
 
United Nations Security Council Resolutions
    1874 (12 June 2009)
    1718 (14 October 2006)
 
Last Updated: 4/19/2013 1:38 PM