Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006)

Work and mandate

The Committee is supported by a Panel of Experts. It is comprised of eight experts and is based in New York City. Its current mandate was extended by paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2680 (2023) until 30 April 2024.

The Panel of Experts assists the 1718 Sanctions Committee, and can be contacted via email at:

dppa-poe1874@un.org

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Arms Embargo

I. Relevant Security Council resolutions and Committee Guidelines

The exception to the arms embargo is provided for by the following:

  • Security Council Resolution 2270 (2016): paragraph 8 (a) and (b)

II. What type of exemptions to the arms embargo can be requested?

There are three types of exemptions to the arms embargo:

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Procurement of DPRK coal by Member States

The Security Council decided, in paragraph 8 of resolution 2371 (2017) ,adopted on 5 August 2017, that the DPRK shall not supply, sell or transfer, directly or indirectly, from its territory or by its nationals or using its flag vessels or aircraft, coal, and that all States shall prohibit the procurement of such material from the DPRK by their nationals, or using their flag vessels or aircraft, and whether or not originating in the territory of the DPRK, replacing paragraph 26 of resolution 2321 (2016).

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S/RES/2094 (2013)

Imposes targeted financial sanctions; expands the prohibited items list concerning nuclear, ballistic missile and other WMD related items; Provides a non-exhaustive list of prohibited luxury goods.

Designates three additional individuals and 2 additional entities; expands designations criteria to include individuals and entities that have contributed to the DPRK’s prohibited programmes

Increases the Panel of Experts to eight members; extends its mandate until 7 April 2014.

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S/RES/2087 (2013)

Expands measures related to Member States’ rights to seize and destroy material suspected of being connected to the DPRK’s weapons development or research; expands measures imposed on persons suspected of involvement with the DPRK’s nuclear program. Clarifies methods of material disposal.

Clarifies measures related to the catch-all provision.

Designates four individuals and 6 entities; expands designation criteria to include entities/individuals that have assisted in the evasion of sanctions or in violation of the resolutions.

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