The briefing focused on the Treasury’s authorities to combat illicit finance and the tools we utilize to protect the U.S. financial system, and afforded a useful opportunity to clarify numerous issues.

BDA was designated because its facilitation of North Korean illicit financial activity presents an unacceptable risk to the U.S. financial system.

The Treasury Department will continue to take action as necessary to protect against threats to our financial system and our institutions.

I think everyone recognizes that illicit financial activities are threats to all of our financial systems.

I think all countries in the region are interested in taking action to make sure that there are no tolerant environments available.

This is a North Korean state policy to engage in the manufacturing and distribution of counterfeit U.S. notes.