U.S. Extends North Korea Emergency Yet Again
Published Date: 6/24/2026
Presidential Document
Summary
The U.S. is keeping its national emergency with North Korea because of ongoing threats like nuclear weapons, missile tests, and shady money moves. This means certain rules and restrictions on trade and finance with North Korea stay in place to protect U.S. security and allies. The emergency continues without changes for now, keeping the pressure on North Korea’s risky behavior.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
National Emergency Extended One Year
The President continued the national emergency with respect to North Korea for 1 year, keeping it in effect beyond June 26, 2026 through June 26, 2027. This continues the state of emergency that was first declared on June 26, 2008 and expanded by subsequent Executive Orders.
Import and Financial Restrictions Remain Active
Import and financial restrictions related to North Korea remain in force, including measures implemented to carry out United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1718 and 1874. The notice preserves executive actions addressing North Korea's procurement of luxury goods and illicit activities such as money laundering, counterfeiting, bulk cash smuggling, and narcotics trafficking.
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