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LEARN MORE ABOUT OEFThe database was launched in July 2023. It contains the laws, regulations and other measures related to sanctions against the DPRK, such as national legislations, measures for national enforcement and international agreements. The data provides information on the current DPRK sanctions regimes, including a short description of imposed measure, date of adoption, classification and link to its original source.
The dataset was curated by Yerim Seo, ONN Research Consultant, and reviewed by independent external experts. The database is updated as of 1 July 2023.
To prohibit the delivery of newly printed or minted or unissued DPRK-denominated banknotes and coinage to or for the benefit of the Central Bank of the DPRK.
To prohibit trading in luxury goods with the DPRK.
To prohibit the procurement of textiles from the DPRK. Imports of textiles could be authoorised for which written contracts have been finalised prior to 11 September 2017, up to 10 December 2017.
To prohibit the procurement of coal, iron, and iron ore from the DPRK. Except for coal that has originated from outside the DPRK and was transported through the DPRK solely for export from the port of Rajin (Rason), provided that such transactions are notified to the Sanctions Committee in advance and are unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic-missile programmes or other prohibited activities.
To prohibit procurement from the DPRK of lead and lead ore.
To prohibit the sale or supply of aviation fuel, including aviation gasoline, naphtha-type jet fuel, kerosene-type jet fuel and kerosene-type rocket fuel, to the DPRK. Except for the transfer to the DPRK of such products for verified essential humanitarian needs and subject to specified arrangements for effective monitoring of delivery and use. Except with respect to the sale or supply of aviation fuel to a civilian passenger aircraft outside the DPRK exclusively for consumption during its flight to the DPRK and its return flight.
To prohibit the import, purchase or transfer of petroleum products from the DPRK.
To prohibit the supply, sale or transfer of all refined petroleum products to the DPRK. By derogation from the prohibition, where the amount of refined petroleum products supplied, sold or transferred to the DPRK does not exceed 500 000 barrels, during the period of 12 months beginning on 1 January 2018, and for twelve-month periods thereafter, the Member State may authorise the supply, sale or transfer determined to be exclusively for humanitarian purposes and provided that the supply, sale or transfer of such refined petroleum products does not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other prohibited activities.
To prohibit the procurement of seafood from the DPRK.
To prohibit the supply, sale or transfer of all crude oil to the DPRK. By derogation, the prohibition shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer determined to be exclusively for humanitarian purposes.
To prohibit the supply, sale or transfer of all condensates and natural gas liquids to the DPRK.
To prohibit the supply, sale or transfer of food and agricultural products, machinery, electrical equipment, earth and stone, including magnesite and magnesia, wood, and vessels to the DPRK. This prohibition shall be without prejudice to the execution until 21 January 2018 of contracts concluded before 22 December 2017.
To prohibit the opening of branches, subsidiaries or representative offices of DPRK banks. To close existing branches, subsidiaries and representative offices within 90 days of the adoption of UNSCR 2270.
To prohibit the supply, sale or transfer of all industrial machinery, transportation vehicles, iron, steel, and other metals to the DPRK. By derogation, the prohibition shall not apply to the provision of spare parts needed to maintain the safe operation of DPRK passenger aircraft.
To prohibit the provision of public or private financial support for trade with the DPRK, to DPRK nationals or entities involved in such trade.
To prohibit investment by the DPRK nationals or entities, or by persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or by entities owned or controlled by them.
To prohibit the acquisition, maintenance or extension of a participation in any entities in the DPRK, or in DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK. Except for investments which are determined to be exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that they are not in the sectors of mining, refining and chemical industries, metallurgy and metalworking and aerospace.
To prohibit the opening, maintenance and operation of all joint ventures or cooperative entities with DPRK entities or individuals. To close any such joint venture or cooperative entity no later than by 9 January 2018. Except for joint ventures or cooperative entities, in particular those that are non-commercial, public utility infrastructure projects which do not generate profit, that have been approved by the Sanctions Committee in advance.
To prohibit the provision of investment services directly related to the prohibited activities referred to in points (a) to (c).
To prohibit entering into new commitments for grants, financial assistance or concessional loans to the DPRK. To exercise vigilance with a view to reducing current commitments and, if possible, putting an end to them. Except for humanitarian and developmental purposes directly addressing the need of the civilian population or the promotion of denuclearisation.
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