Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect To North Korea

This executive order expands U.S. sanctions against North Korea by blocking property of North Korean government agencies, officials, and supporters, and suspending their entry into the United States. It was issued in response to North Korea's cyber actions in late 2014 and ongoing threats to U.S. national security.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 819

Impact dates

Date TBD
Treasury Secretary to take actions including promulgation of rules and regulations as necessary to carry out order

Key directives

Block all property of North Korean government agencies, instrumentalities, and controlled entities
Block property of North Korean and Workers' Party officials
Block property of persons materially assisting North Korean government
Suspend immigrant and nonimmigrant entry of covered persons
Prohibit donations, contributions, and services to or from blocked persons
Prohibit evasion, avoidance, and conspiracy to violate sanctions
Treasury Secretary authorized to issue rules and regulations

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

Property blocking takes effect upon determination by Treasury Secretary
Entry suspension effective immediately for covered persons

Near term (90d)

Treasury Secretary to promulgate implementing rules and regulations

Long term

Ongoing sanctions enforcement and potential designations of additional blocked persons

Risks & tensions

No explicit deadline for regulatory implementation—timing left to Treasury Secretary discretion
Broad delegation to Treasury Secretary with consultation to State Department creates interagency coordination dynamics
Vague 'as may be necessary' standard for regulatory action
Prior notice waiver (Section 7) raises due process considerations for any U.S. persons affected
Potential overbreadth in 'materially assisted' standard could capture unintended third parties