U.S. President Extends National Emergency Over North Korea T

U.S. President Extends National Emergency Over North Korea Threats

The President has determined that the national emergency declared in 2008 regarding North Korea will continue due to ongoing threats to U.S. national security.

Published

August 3, 2026

Declassified

June 23, 2026

Source agency

U.S. Government Publishing Office

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The document outlines the continuation of a national emergency concerning North Korea, originally declared by the President of the United States through Executive Order 13466 on June 26, 2008. This emergency is set to extend for an additional year beyond June 26, 2026, as a response to the persistent threats posed by North Korea's actions and policies. The President's notification emphasizes that the risks associated with the proliferation of weapons-usable fissile material on the Korean Peninsula remain a significant concern.

Furthermore, North Korea's ongoing destabilizing activities, including its nuclear and missile programs, are identified as direct threats to the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States. The record highlights that the national emergency was initially declared to address an unusual and extraordinary threat, which has only intensified over time. Subsequent executive orders have expanded the scope of this emergency, reflecting the evolving nature of North Korea's provocations,…

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CONTINUATION OF THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO NORTH KOREA

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