CRS Reports on North Korea: Legislative Basis for U.S. Economic Sanctions
The Congressional Research Service has issued a report (R41438) entitled, "North Korea: Legislative Basis for U.S. Economic Sanctions." U.S. economic sanctions imposed on North Korea are instigated by that country’s activities related to weapons proliferation, regional disruptions, anti-terrorism, and undemocratic governance. The sanctions have the following consequences for U.S.-North Korea relations:
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- Trade is minimal and mostly limited to food, medicine, and other humanitarian-related goods.
- Foreign aid is minimal and mostly limited to refugees fleeing North Korea, broadcasting into the country, nongovernmental organization programs dedicated to democracy promotion, human rights, and governance, emergency food aid, and aid related to disabling and dismantling the country’s nuclear weapons program.
- Arms sales and arms transfers are fully denied.
- Assets are blocked for certain individuals and entities, should such assets come under U.S. jurisdiction.
(See report for the legislative basis for U.S. sanctions policy toward North Korea.)