MUNITIONS INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT

Entity – DPRK UN List

Source: https://www.un.org/sc/suborg/en/sanctions/un-sc-consolidated-list

Aliases:

  • Military Supplies Industry Department (a.k.a.)
  • MID (a.k.a.)

Data:

  • Comments: 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.
  • Address:
    • City: Pyongyang
    • Country: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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