Frequently Asked Questions

1162. What must a non-governmental organization (NGO) do before relying on the general license (GL) at § 510.512 of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 510 (NKSR)?

… To be eligible for the NGO GL, an NGO must first submit a report to the U.S. Department of State via email to DPRK-NGO-GL-Notification-DL@state.gov no fewer than 30 days before the commencement of their … of approval by the UN Security Council… Read more

1160. What changes did the February 15, 2024 regulatory amendment to the North Korea Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 510 (NKSR), make?

… activities in North Korea. These changes include: Additional non-governmental organization (NGO) activities OFAC amended the GL at § 510.512 to authorize NGOs to engage in a broader range … license at § 510.512 allows transactions that are ordinarily incident and necessary to… Read more

993. What if a governing institution in Afghanistan is led by an individual who appears on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons?

… services. As an example, if an international organization (IO), nongovernmental organization (NGO), or company needs to make a customs payment to a governing institution in Afghanistan led by a blocked individual, that is authorized. Similarly, if an IO, NGO, or… Read more

1108. Does OFAC’s issuance of general licenses (GLs) as outlined in FAQ 1105 restrict the scope of any existing exemptions or OFAC authorizations for humanitarian activities?

… for humanitarian activities, including existing general licenses authorizing certain NGO activities in sanctioned jurisdictions such as the Crimea Region of Ukraine, Iran, and Syria, … for humanitarian activities, including existing general licenses authorizing certain … Read more

1161. Does the general license for non-governmental organization (NGO) activities at section 510.512 of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 510 (NKSR), authorize NGOs to engage in transactions involving the Government of North Korea?

… Does the general license for non-governmental organization (NGO) activities at section 510.512 of the North Korea Sanctions Regulations, 31 CFR part 510 … Does the general license for non-governmental organization (NGO) activities at section 510.512 of the North… Read more

1219. On March 4, 2025, the Department of State (State) designated Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). What actions did OFAC take related to this announcement?

… , 1106 , 1107 , and 1108 . Other humanitarian-related guidance documents are available in the NGO section of OFAC's Information for Industry Groups webpage. Note that activities authorized by … , 1106 , 1107 , and 1108 . Other humanitarian-related guidance documents are… Read more

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