Countering DPRK Illicit Maritime Activities:
A Joint U.S.-ROK-Japan Maritime Industry Symposium


December 17, 2024 | Singapore

Registration is now closed.
We will finalize and communicate the status of your registrations by next week.
Thank you!

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OVERVIEW

The U.S. Department of State, the Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs are jointly hosting a maritime industry symposium for private sector maritime stakeholders and Southeast Asian representatives to address illicit DPRK maritime activities that fund its WMD and ballistic missile programs. Public sector representatives, including port authorities, maritime regulators, and law enforcement, are also welcome to register for the symposium.

Government officials from the U.S., ROK, and Japan, along with maritime sanctions experts, will discuss DPRK oil smuggling, sanctions evasion, industry risks, enforcement actions, and risk mitigation best practices, while sharing industry perspectives on challenges and innovations.

The symposium aims to strengthen public-private cooperation to curb DPRK coal and iron ore exports (violating UNSCR 2371) and refined petroleum imports (violating UNSCR 2397), while ensuring DPRK's sanctions evasion activities are effectively identified, reported, and disrupted.

 


EVENT DETAILS 

When:   December 17, 2024 | 9:00-16:30

Where:  Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore, 15 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178906

Format: This in-person symposium will feature live presentations, moderated discussions, and Q&A opportunities. Participation is encouraged. Attendees must follow the Chatham House Rule: information can be used, but the identity and affiliation of speakers and attendees must remain confidential.

Zoom Option: For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom option is available. Please indicate your preference in the registration form.

 


WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 

Eligible Positions:  

  • Shipping companies (owners, managers, brokers, charterers)
  • Oil traders and bunkering companies
  • Insurance and financial institutions
  • Government representatives (port authorities, maritime regulators, law enforcement)


REGISTRATION, FEES, AND LOGISTICS 

This symposium is an invitation-only event and is free of charge. Early registration is highly encouraged as seats are limited. You will be notified of your application status once registration closes.

For any registration questions, please contact Mr. Nathan Ramirez at jkierbyramirez@crdfglobal.org.