Second Academy of Natural Sciences

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.

Other information: 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 programs. 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 defense research and development programs, including, but not limited to, weapons of mass destruction and delivery system programs and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.

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 programs. 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 defense research and development programs, including, but not limited to, weapons of mass destruction and delivery system programs and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.

(also SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE, 2ND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, CHE 2 CHAYON KWAHAK-WON, ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, CHAYON KWAHAK-WON, SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY, KUKPANG KWAHAK-WON)

(also SANSRI, 2ND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, CHE 2 CHAYON KWAHAK-WON, ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, CHAYON KWAHAK-WON, SECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY, KUKPANG KWAHAK-WON)