OFSI sanctions listing
MUNITIONS INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT
MUNITIONS INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT is an organisation designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Democratic People's Republic of Korea programme, listed on 21/12/2011. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0177. (UN Ref):KPe.028. The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2.The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R&D programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID. (Subsidiaries):The Nuclear Weapons Institute
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Date listed | 21/12/2011 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:12447 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Nationality / country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Address(es) | Pyongyang · North Korea |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:12447 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |