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Organization4 sanctions listsRussiaNorth Korea

Department 53 of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces

First seen Jan 16, 2025 · Last confirmed Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Jan 26, 2026

Entity Overview

Full Name
Department 53 of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces
Entity Type
Organization (Organization)
Countries
Russia, North Korea
OpenSanctions ID
NK-nYFzW5npECdPrwrAbjP35i
First Seen
Jan 16, 2025
Last Confirmed On List
Apr 24, 2026
Last Updated
Jan 26, 2026

Cross-Source Intelligence

Risk Level

Critical

5 lists confirmed

OFAC SDN

Match

Direct SDN search

BIS CSL

Match

Consolidated Screening List

SAM.gov

Clear

No exclusions

Data compiled from OpenSanctions, OFAC SDN, BIS Consolidated Screening List · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates daily

Multi-List Designation

Department 53 of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces appears on 5 distinct sanctions and screening lists across multiple jurisdictions, indicating broad international consensus on restriction.

Sanctions Lists (4)

United States1 list
  • us_ofac_sdn
Other Jurisdictions3 lists
  • tw_shtc
  • us_trade_csl
  • jp_meti_eul

Programs & Topics

export.controlsanction

Addresses

Russia; Pyongyang Korea, North; Pyongyang

Aliases (4)

Also Known As
조선봉래산무역회사
Korea Pongnaesan Trading Corporation
Bureau 53
Department 53

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.

DEPARTMENT 53 OF THE MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE'S ARMED FORCESCSL
Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) - Treasury Department

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