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Munitions Industry Department

Export controlled · Sanctioned entity · Counter-sanctioned entity
TypeOrganization[sources]
NameAbteilung für Munitionsindustrie · Amunicijos pramonės departamentas · Departament Przemysłu Zbrojeniowego · Departamento da Indústria de Aprovisionamento Militar · Departamento da Indústria de Munições · 45 more...[sources]
AliasAbteilung für Munitionsindustrie · Amunicijos pramonės departamentas · Departament Przemysłu Zbrojeniowego · Departamento da Indústria de Aprovisionamento Militar · Departamento da Indústria de Munições · 45 more...[sources]
Weak aliasMID[sources]
Legal formnot available[sources]
CountryNorth Korea[sources]
DescriptionThe Munitions Industry Department (MID) of DPRK plays a significant role in the country's missile program, overseeing the development of ballistic missiles including the Taepo Dong 2, weapons production, and R&D programs. The Second Economic Committee (KPe.032) and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (KPe.018), both designated in 2010, fall under MID's supervision. In recent times, MID has focused on the development of the KN08 road mobile ICBM. According to a Member State, DPRK's IT workers linked to MID have been generating foreign currency by selling voice phishing hacking applications and managing multiple overseas servers and IP addresses.[sources]
Previous nameMACHINE INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT · Machine Industry Department[sources]
Unique Entity IDEF2URKN38J53 · GBB4QV3Z3NQ8[sources]
Statusnot available[sources]
AddressKore Demokratik Halk Cumhuriyeti · PYONGYANG, PRK · Pyongyang · Pyongyang : COREE DU NORD · Pyongyang Democratic People's Republic of Korea · 7 more...[sources]
Source linkeur-lex.europa.eu · gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.fr · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · www.nknews.org[sources]
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The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK's nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

Australian Sanctions Consolidated List,

Munitions Industry Department

Belgian Financial Sanctions,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program.

Belgian Financial Sanctions,

MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2. The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R & D programmes, including the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK's nuclear programme. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.’

Belgian Financial Sanctions,

(Date of UN designation: 2016-03-02)

Belgian Financial Sanctions,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program.

Belgian Financial Sanctions,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in Aug 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes,

Munitions Industry Department

EU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF),

MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2. The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R & D programmes, including the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK's nuclear programme. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.’

EU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF),

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program.

EU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF),

Le Département de l’industrie des munitions (MID) est impliqué dans plusieurs aspects du programme de missiles de la RPDC. Le MID supervise la mise au point des missiles balistiques, notamment le Taepo Dong-2. Il supervise également la production d’armes ainsi que les programmes de recherche-développement d’armements du pays, y compris le programme de missiles balistiques. Le Second Economic Committee (deuxième Comité économique) et le Second Academy of Natural Sciences (deuxième Académie des sciences naturelles) — également désignés en août 2010 — dépendent du MID. Au cours de ces dernières années, le MID s’est consacré à la mise au point du missile balistique intercontinental (ICBM) monté sur camion KN08. Le MID supervise le programme nucléaire de la RPDC. L’Institut des armes nucléaires dépend du MID.

French National Asset Freezing System,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

UK FCDO Sanctions List,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

UK HMT/OFSI Consolidated List of Targets,

Other information: The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM.

Israel Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations,

Military Supplies Industry Department; MID

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

(旧称)マシーン・インダストリー・デパートメント

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

Machine Industry Department

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

(別称)ミリタリー・サプライズ・インダストリー・デパートメント;エム・アイ・ディー

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

(別称)軍需工業部;ミリタリー・サプライズ・インダストリー・デパートメント;エム・アイ・ディー

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

Military Supplies Industry Department; MID

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

Machine Industry Department

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

(旧称)マシーン・インダストリー・デパートメント

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

In Annex 91 (p. 508) of the UN Panel of Experts March 2024 Report, the designation ID KPe.028 of the Munitions Industry Department is erroneously assigned to the Reconnaissance General Bureau (KPe.031).

DPRK Reports non-official source,

Responsible for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s research, development and production of military armaments

New Zealand Russia Sanctions,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions,

(also MUNITIONS INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT)

US SAM Procurement Exclusions,

(also MILITARY SUPPLIES INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT)

US SAM Procurement Exclusions,

The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRKs missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRKs ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRKs weapons production and RD programs, including the DPRKs ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences - also designated in August 2010 - are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRKs nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.

South Africa Targeted Financial Sanctions,

Relationships

Data sources

Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes8,329

Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes

Switzerland · SECO

EU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)7,488

As part of the Common Foreign Security Policy the European Union publishes a sanctions list that is implemented by all member states.

European Union · DG FISMA

US OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List35,565

The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.

United States · OFAC

Taiwan Strategic High-Tech Commodities Entity List9,986

Entities subject to export restrictions due to concerns about the end-use or end-users, particularly relating to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) or other military applications.

Taiwan · MOEA

UK HMT/OFSI Consolidated List of Targets7,089

The United Kingdom's consolidated international sanctions list.

United Kingdom · OFSI

Israel Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations274

List of entities and individuals subject to sanctions under the Prevention of Distribution and Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction Law

Israel · Isreali Ministry of Finance

UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions1,396

The Security Council's set of sanctions serve as the foundation for most national sanctions lists.

UNSC

New Zealand Russia Sanctions1,820

The New Zealand government's list of people and companies sanctioned in relation to the Russian attack on Ukraine.

New Zealand · MFAT

French National Asset Freezing System5,891

The register lists all persons, entities and vessels subject to asset freezing measures in force on French territory, pursuant to national, European and international (UN) provisions.

France · DGT

DPRK Reports5,501

A database of entities and events related to North Korea's sanctions evasion efforts.

United Kingdom · RUSI · non-official source

UK FCDO Sanctions List6,032

Official register of individuals, entities, and vessel subject to UK sanctions under regulations made pursuant to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

United Kingdom · FCDO

Moldovan Sanctions for Terrorism and Proliferation of WMD693

Sanctions on persons and entities involved in terrorist activities and the proliferation of weapons of masss destruction

Moldova · CAS-SIS

South Africa Targeted Financial Sanctions990

The South African FIC sanctions list, largely based on UN Security Council sanctions.

South Africa · FIC

Türkiye Asset Freezing Sanctions List (MASAK)2,284

Individuals, entities, and organizations whose assets are frozen by the Republic of Türkiye based on United Nations Security Council resolutions, requests from foreign countries, domestic decisions, and efforts to counter the financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

Türkiye · MASAK

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People3,965

Sanctions imposed by Japan under its Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law.

Japan · MoF

Belgian Financial Sanctions7,478

Belgium extends the European FSF sanctions list on the basis of a national terrorist list, issued by the National Security Council

Belgium · FOD

Qatar Unified Record of Persons and Entities on Sanction List839

This dataset contains both UN-mandated and the national sanctions designations for Qatar (Targeted Financial Sanctions).

Qatar · NCTC

Australian Sanctions Consolidated List4,828

The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian sanctions law

Australia · DFAT

US SAM Procurement Exclusions105,779

A database of suppliers who have been excluded from participating in US federal procurement.

United States · GSA

Monaco National Fund Freezing List5,842

A list of entities subject to fund and economic resource freezing procedures.

Monaco · Monaco

Ukraine SFMS Blacklist984

Ukraine's financial intelligence unit publishes this list of sanctioned individuals.

Ukraine · SFMS

Japan METI End User List827

Sanctions imposed by Japan under its Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law.

Japan · METI

US Trade Consolidated Screening List (CSL)23,438

The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) is a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, re-exports, or transfers of items.

United States · ITA


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