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North Korea (DPRK)

ISO KP · asia

Call for Action (Black List)

Listed since 2011-02

DPRK (North Korea) is the highest-risk country on the FATF 'Call for Action' list, with ongoing detection of cryptocurrency theft and sanctions evasion activities.

Key AML/CFT Issues

  • ·State-sponsored hacking groups such as Lazarus Group
  • ·Money laundering through crypto mixers
  • ·Complete absence of Travel Rule and AML/CFT framework

Crypto / VASP Impact

high risk

Transactions absolutely prohibited. OFAC SDN + UN sanctions target. Automatic blocking of DPRK-linked wallet addresses is recommended.

Official Source

https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/High-risk-and-other-monitored-jurisdictions/Call-for-action-june-2025.html

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Data as of FATF plenary 2026-02. For enforcement decisions, always verify against the latest official FATF publication. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.