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Is North Korea (DPRK) sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. North Korea (DPRK) is subject to comprehensive sanctions under the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act. DPRK faces comprehensive sanctions covering trade, finance, and technology transfers. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in North Korea (DPRK), you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for North Korea (DPRK) transactions
Under OFAC strict liability, US persons and entities — including AI agents operating on behalf of US persons — are prohibited from transacting with sanctioned parties in North Korea (DPRK) regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen North Korea (DPRK) counterparties instantly
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Coverage for North Korea (DPRK)
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to North Korea (DPRK) entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including North Korea (DPRK)
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to North Korea (DPRK)?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. DPRK faces comprehensive sanctions covering trade, finance, and technology transfers. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating North Korea (DPRK) sanctions?
OFAC civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties can reach $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
How do I screen for sanctioned parties?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: send a GET request with a name, wallet, or country parameter. The API checks against the full OFAC SDN list in under 100ms.