Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears



Analysis Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears "Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers" Chad O'Carroll February 5, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue The Department of Treasury conducted an in-depth investigation of an American NGO’s work on North Korea in 2018, NK News has learned, sparking extensive sanctions compliance concerns and significant new paperwork burdens among fellow humanitarian organizations. Although no fines were ultimately issued – the NGO in question instead received a cautionary note – the process did cost the group tens of thousands in legal fees and significant operating burdens. The Department of Treasury conducted an in-depth investigation of an American NGO’s work on North Korea in 2018, NK News has learned, sparking extensive sanctions compliance concerns and significant new paperwork burdens among fellow humanitarian organizations. Although no fines were ultimately issued – the NGO in question instead received a cautionary note – the process did cost the group tens of thousands in legal fees and significant operating burdens. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

"Funds meant for humanitarian support were instead spent on lawyers"

Chad O'Carroll February 5, 2020

Not-for-profit was targeted in U.S. sanctions investigation, sparking NGO fears

Eric Lafforgue

The Department of Treasury conducted an in-depth investigation of an American NGO’s work on North Korea in 2018, NK News has learned, sparking extensive sanctions compliance concerns and significant new paperwork burdens among fellow humanitarian organizations.

Although no fines were ultimately issued – the NGO in question instead received a cautionary note – the process did cost the group tens of thousands in legal fees and significant operating burdens.