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Public Law 114-122: North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016

Core Content

Public Law 114-122, enacted on February 18, 2016, is titled the "North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016". It aims to enhance the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North Korea and improve U.S. policy toward the country. The Act is structured into four titles, each addressing different aspects of sanctions, investigations, reporting, and legal authorities.

Main Purposes

The primary objectives of the Act are:

To address the crisis related to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs using nonmilitary means.
To provide diplomatic leverage for negotiations with North Korea.
To ease the suffering of the North Korean people.
To reaffirm the purposes of the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004.

Key Findings

Congress made several key findings about North Korea:

North Korea has repeatedly violated commitments to dismantle its nuclear weapons programs.
It has willfully violated multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.
North Korea poses a grave risk for nuclear proliferation and other illicit activities.
It has engaged in money laundering, narcotics trafficking, counterfeiting of U.S. currency, cyberattacks, and luxury goods procurement.
North Korea has engaged in provocative actions against South Korea, including:
- Sinking the warship Cheonan (2010).
- Shelling Yeonpyeong Island (2010).
- Involvement in the "DarkSeoul" cyberattacks (2013).
- Planting land mines near a South Korean guard post (2015).
North Korea maintains brutal political prison camps with up to 200,000 detainees.
The Government of North Korea has sponsored international terrorism and support activities for terrorist groups.

Definitions

The Act defines several key terms, including:

Applicable Executive Order: Refers to specific executive orders related to sanctions and financial restrictions on North Korea.
Applicable United Nations Security Council Resolution: Includes resolutions like 1695, 1718, 1874, 2087, and 2094, and any subsequent resolutions.
Designated Person: Individuals or entities sanctioned under Title I or II.
Luxury Goods: Defined under 15 CFR 746.4(b)(1) and includes items related to proliferation and human rights abuses.
Significant Activities Undermining Cybersecurity: Includes cyberattacks, malware, denial of service attacks, and other cyber-enabled activities.
United States Person: Includes citizens, legal residents, and entities organized under U.S. law.

Title I: Investigations, Prohibited Conduct, and Penalties

Section 101: States the policy of the Act, emphasizing the need to implement U.N. Security Council Resolution 2094 and to enforce sanctions.
Section 102: Mandates the President to initiate an investigation upon receiving credible information.
Section 103: Requires the President to provide periodic briefings to Congress and the Secretary of State to submit a comprehensive policy report.
Section 104: Outlines mandatory designations of individuals or entities involved in:
- Proliferation, arms trafficking, or cyberterrorism.
- Human rights abuses or censorship.
- Money laundering, counterfeiting, or bulk cash smuggling.
- Importing/exporting luxury goods or arms.
Section 105: Amends civil forfeiture statutes to include property involved in violations of the Act.

Title II: Sanctions Against North Korean Proliferation, Human Rights Abuses, and Illicit Activities

Section 201: Urges the designation of North Korea as a jurisdiction of primary money laundering concern.
Section 202: Ensures consistent enforcement of U.N. Security Council resolutions and financial restrictions.
Section 203: Imposes proliferation prevention sanctions.
Section 204: Implements procurement sanctions.
Section 205: Grants the President enhanced inspection authorities.
Section 206: Imposes travel sanctions on designated persons.
Section 207: Provides travel recommendations for U.S. citizens to North Korea.
Section 208: Allows for exemptions, waivers, and removals of designations.
Section 209: Imposes sanctions on persons involved in cybersecurity threats.
Section 210: Codifies sanctions related to cybersecurity threats.
Section 211: Expresses Congressional support for trilateral cooperation between the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.

Title III: Promotion of Human Rights

Section 301: Focuses on information technology and its role in human rights.
Section 302: Mandates a strategy to promote human rights in North Korea.
Section 303: Requires a report on North Korean prison camps.
Section 304: Imposes sanctions for serious human rights abuses or censorship.

Title IV: General Authorities

Section 401: Allows the President to suspend sanctions.
Section 402: Provides for the termination of sanctions.
Section 403: Authorizes appropriations for the implementation of the Act.
Section 404: Grants the President rulemaking authority.
Section 405: Authorizes the consolidation of reports.
Section 406: Sets the effective date of the Act.

Summary of Key Provisions

The Act strengthens sanctions enforcement against North Korea.
It includes mandatory designations of individuals and entities involved in proliferation, human rights abuses, and illicit activities.
It mandates investigations and reporting requirements for Congress and the Secretary of State.
It introduces enhanced inspection and travel sanctions.
It supports cybersecurity measures and human rights promotion.
It aligns with U.N. Security Council resolutions and executive orders.
It provides legal authority for the President to suspend or terminate sanctions as needed.

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