This chart by NCNK's Daniel Wertz lays out a proposed step-by-step approach to unwinding UN and U.S. sanctions on North Korea in conjunction with steps toward denuclearization. A version of this chart was published in Daniel Wertz, "Converting Maximum Pressure to Maximum Leverage: The Role of Sanctions Relief in Negotiations with North Korea," Korea Economic Institute Academic Paper Series, April 9, 2019.
This UN Security Council Resolution, adopted after North Korea's launch of a Hwasong-15 ICBM, expands sanctions on the export of energy products to North Korea; introduces new sectoral sanctions on North Korean exports; and contains other provisions related to North Korean shipping and overseas laborers.
This Executive Order significantly expands the scope of the U.S. sanctions regime against North Korea, making any persons doing business with North Korea potentially subject to a sanctions designation. The EO also expands the scope of shipping and financial sanctions against North Korea.
UN Security Council Resolution 2375, adopted unanimously in the wake of what North Korea described as a test of a two-stage thermonuclear weapon, condemned the test and imposed several new sanctions measures. These include a ban on North Korean textile exports; restrictions on energy exports to North Korea; a prohibition on issuing new work authorizations to North Korean nationals; and sanctions designations against several major North Korean government institutions.
UN Security Council Resolution 2371, adopted on August 5, 2017 in response to two North Korean ICBM tests, adds to the international North Korea sanctions regime by banning North Korea's export of coal, iron, seafood, and lead; prohibiting new investments in North Korea; and deciding that third countries may not increase the number of work authorizations issued for DPRK nationals.
This NCNK summary reviews major provisions of HR 1644, a sanctions bill introduced by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) on March 21, 2017.
Document published by the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control, describing various legal authorities restricting transactions with North Korea, as well as exempt transactions.
Security Council resolution condemning in the strongest terms the nuclear test conducted by DPRK on 6 January 2016 and its ballistic missile launch of 7 February 2016, and demanding that it comply immediately with its international obligations.
2016 report of the UN Panel of Experts Established Pursuant to Resolution 1874 (2009), investigating North Korean violations of UN sanctions.