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Presidential Notice 8271

Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea

President Obama extended for one year the national emergency with respect to North Korea originally declared in 2008, citing continued threats from weapons proliferation and North Korean government actions. The continuation maintains sanctions and restrictions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Federal Register Open PDF 79 FR 35909

Impact dates

  1. Continued national emergency expires unless extended again

Key directives

  • Continue national emergency with respect to North Korea for 1 year beyond June 26, 2014
  • Publish notice in Federal Register
  • Transmit notice to Congress

Timeline

Immediate

  • National emergency continues in effect beyond June 26, 2014

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Emergency authority remains in place through June 26, 2015 unless further extended or terminated

Risks & tensions

  • Routine annual extension under National Emergencies Act section 202(d); no new policy
  • Maintains status quo sanctions regime without escalation or relaxation
Presidential Notice 8271: Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to North Korea · Executive Orders