Entity record
SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCESOrganization
SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES appears on the Australian Sanctions Consolidated List, designated by AU DFAT under program 1718 (DPRK); reflected as observed on 2026-09-04.
Also known as
- 2ND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
- CHE 2 CHAYON KWAHAKWON
- ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES
- CHAYON KWAHAK-WON
- NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY
- KUKPANG KWAHAK-WON
- SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- SANSRI
Designations
- Designated by AU DFAT under program 1718 (DPRK) since . Other entities under 1718 (DPRK)
Reason for listing
Per AU DFAT (listed ):
2013-03-07 00:00:00 (official source)
Key properties
- Notes
- KPe.018. The Second Academy of Natural Sciences is a national-level organization responsible for research and development of the DPRK’s advanced weapons systems, including missiles and probably nuclear weapons. The Second Academy of Natural Sciences uses a number of subordinate organizations to obtain technology, equipment, and information from overseas, including Tangun Trading Corporation, for use in the DPRK’s missile and probably nuclear weapons programmes. Tangun Trading Corporation was designated by the Committee in July 2009 and is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support DPRK’s defence research and development programmes, including, but not limited to, weapons of mass destruction and delivery system programmes and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.
Addresses
Pyongyang, DPRKSource list & list version
| Source list | List version | Manifest SHA-256 | Status | Verify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Sanctions Consolidated ListSanctions list Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | au_dfat_sanctions@2026-09-04 | 3391750c53486121… | List version (signing pending) | — |
About these sources
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade administrative Consolidated List — UN and Australian autonomous sanctions entries, including individuals, entities and sanctioned vessels, with measure indicators and designation instruments. The underlying instruments and law control, and a consolidated list can lag an amendment.
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First observed ; last confirmed present in Australian Sanctions Consolidated List list version au_dfat_sanctions@2026-09-04, observed .
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SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. ProofAML. This page reflects the official Australian Sanctions Consolidated List, version au_dfat_sanctions@2026-09-04, as observed on 2026-09-04. ProofAML is not the issuing authority. URL: https://proofaml.com/organizations/second-academy-of-natural-sciences-nk422e9527/
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