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Is ACADEMY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE on a sanctions list?

Yes. ACADEMY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 3/2/2016.

Remarks

The Academy of National Defense Science is involved in the DPRK's efforts to advance the development of its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.

Aliases (1)
Second Academy of Natural Sciences (KPe.018)·aka
Addresses
  • Pyongyang, North Korea

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is ACADEMY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE SCIENCE on a sanctions list?
Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?
Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 3/2/2016.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.