| ID | 154928 |
| Title Proper | Assessing export controls of strategic items to North Korea |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kim, Jina |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper aims to show trading patterns of certain items highly likely to be used
to develop nuclear and missile programs in North Korea. It analyzed North Korea’s
trade of nuclear―and missile―related items for ten years from 2006 to 2015 to
identify items in large volume as well as in increased demand and key suppliers
that contribute to sanctions―busting. This paper found that UN sanctions against
North Korea were not effective in controlling the flow of strategic items to North
Korea. Rather, a small number of states are responsible for a large share of trade
with North Korea that has continued to seek alternative suppliers. It also found
that China is a single supplier for multiple items and plays a major role along with
several others that either specialize in exports of specific items or gradually expand
the scope of supplies. Because the presence of a third country that provides North
Korea’s resilience and diversion of sanctions is crucial, this paper recommends
policy suggestions to enhance effectiveness of the existing sanctions regime. |
| `In' analytical Note | Korean Journal of Defence Analysis Vol. 29, No.3; Sep 2017: p.331－348 |
| Journal Source | Korean Journal of Defence Analysis Vol: 29 No 3 |
| Key Words | proliferation ; Sanctions ; Export Control ; North Korea ; Strategic Trade |