Is Lazarus Group sanctioned?

Yes, Lazarus Group appears on 5 sanctions lists: us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, tw_shtc, jp_mof_sanctions, au_dfat_sanctions.

What sanctions lists is Lazarus Group on?

us_ofac_sdn, us_trade_csl, tw_shtc, jp_mof_sanctions, au_dfat_sanctions

When was Lazarus Group first sanctioned?

First designated on Apr 20, 2023.

Organization5 sanctions listsNorth Korea

Lazarus Group

First seen Apr 20, 2023 · Last confirmed Oct 29, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Entity Overview

Full Name: Lazarus Group
Entity Type: Organization (Organization)
Countries: North Korea
OpenSanctions ID: NK-Xv8CnM8sgddxx7QenotGtb
First Seen: Apr 20, 2023
Last Confirmed On List: Oct 29, 2026
Last Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Cross-Source Intelligence

Risk Level

Critical

6 lists confirmed

OFAC SDN

Match

Direct SDN search

BIS CSL

Match

Consolidated Screening List

SAM.gov

Excluded

Federal debarment

Fed Register

5 mentions

Designation notices & actions

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Data compiled from OpenSanctions, OFAC SDN, BIS Consolidated Screening List, SAM.gov, Federal Register · As of 2026-10-29 · Updates daily

Multi-List Designation

Lazarus Group appears on 6 distinct sanctions and screening lists across multiple jurisdictions, indicating broad international consensus on restriction.

Federal Debarment

SAM.gov records show active exclusions for Lazarus Group, indicating federal debarment from US government contracts and procurement.

Sanctions Lists (5)

United States1 list

us_ofac_sdn

Australia1 list

au_dfat_sanctions

Other Jurisdictions3 lists

us_trade_csl
tw_shtc
jp_mof_sanctions

Programs & Topics

export.controlsanction

Addresses

Potonggang District Pyongyang Korea, North; Democratic People's Republic of Korea; Potonggang District, Pyongyang; Korea, North; 北朝鮮平壌特別市普通江区域; Potonggang District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Aliases (43)

Also Known As
アンダリエル
ラザルス・グループ
STARDUST CHOLLIMA
Andariel
ブルーノロフ
Bluenoroff
BLUENOROFF
オフィス９１
Jumpy Pisces
ザ・ニュー・ロマンティック・サイバー・アーミー・チーム
ガーディアンズ・オブ・ピース
グループ７７
ヒドゥン・コブラ
レッド・ドット
ジンク
エー・ピー・ティー３８
APT 38
テンプ・ハーミット
Stonefly
DarkSeoul
Stardust Chollima
エー・ピー・ティー・シー２６
The New Romantic Cyber Army Team
Guardians of Peace
Silent Chollima
APT 45
Onyx Sleet
Whois Hacking Team
アップルワーム
フーイズ・ハッキング・チーム
スターダスト・チョルリマ
Clasiopa
APT-C-26
Red Dot
TEMP.Hermit
Office 91
WhoIs Hacking Team
Temp.Hermit
Hidden Cobra
APT38
Group 77
Zinc
Appleworm

Also Found on Consolidated Screening List (1)

This entity also appears on the BIS Consolidated Screening List (CSL). Cross-screening confirms presence across multiple US government screening databases.

LAZARUS GROUPCSL

Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) - Treasury Department

Related Entities (10)

Kumgang BankOrganization

jp_mof_sanctionsus_ofac_sdnus_trade_csl+1 more

KOREA RUNGRADO SHIPPING COOrganization

us_ofac_sdnus_trade_csltw_shtc

Korea United Development BankOrganization

us_trade_cslgb_fcdo_sanctionstw_shtc+18 more

Chong Chol RIIndividual

us_ofac_sdnus_trade_csltw_shtc+2 more

Song Chol RiIndividual

us_ofac_sdnus_trade_csltw_shtc

Hwa Song PakIndividual

us_trade_csltw_shtceu_journal_sanctions+6 more

Chinyong Information Technology Cooperation CompanyOrganization

us_ofac_sdnus_trade_cslau_dfat_sanctions+1 more

AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT BANKOrganization

us_ofac_sdnus_trade_csltw_shtc+2 more

Pyongyang Informatics CentreEntity

jp_mof_sanctionsjp_meti_eul

Kwang Chol RoIndividual

us_ofac_sdnus_trade_csl

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