§9202 Definitions

Summary

Defines the key words used in this chapter about sanctions and actions involving North Korea. Applicable Executive order means the listed executive orders (13382, 13466, 13551, 13570, 13619, 13687, 13694, and 13722) and any executive order made on or after February 18, 2016, but only if it lets the government impose sanctions on people for conduct related to North Korea, block transactions with the Government of North Korea, or otherwise targets North Korea. Applicable United Nations Security Council resolution means UNSC Resolutions 1695 (2006), 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), and 2321 (2016), and any UNSC resolution adopted on or after February 18, 2016, that authorizes sanctions or bans transactions involving the Government of North Korea. Appropriate congressional committees means the Senate Committees on Foreign Relations and Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the House Committees on Foreign Affairs, Financial Services, and Ways and Means. Designated person means someone named under section 9214(a), (b), or (g) for applying one or more sanctions from subchapter I or II. Foreign person means an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or an entity that is not a U.S. person. Government of North Korea means the government and its agencies, instrumentalities, and controlled entities. Humanitarian assistance means help for basic needs like food, medicine, medical supplies, clothing, and shelter. Intelligence community has the meaning given in 50 U.S.C. section 3003(4). Luxury goods means the items defined in 15 C.F.R. section 746.4(b)(1), includes items listed in Supplement No. 1 to part 746 of that title and similar items, and also items designated by a relevant UN Security Council resolution. Monetary instruments has the meaning in 31 U.S.C. section 5312(a). North Korea means the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. North Korean financial institution means a financial firm that is organized under North Korean law, located in North Korea (unless the President excludes it under section 9228(c)), owned or controlled by the Government of North Korea, or owned or controlled by any such institution. North Korean person means a North Korean citizen or national, or an entity owned or controlled by the Government of North Korea or by a North Korean citizen or national. Significant activities undermining cybersecurity includes major efforts to deny access to or damage computer systems or networks, steal data without authorization, use destructive malware, run significant denial-of-service attacks, and other serious cyber actions described in rules made to carry out section 9214. South Korea means the Republic of Korea. United States person means a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, or an entity organized under U.S. law, including its foreign branches.