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- United States and many other countries: Transactions with sanctioned persons or the Government of North Korea are prohibited. OFAC treats virtual currencies the same as fiat—sending even a tiny amount is a sanctions violation and can carry severe civil/criminal penalties.
- South Korea (your context): Transfers of any value (funds, goods, or intangible assets like crypto) to North Korea require government authorization under the Inter-Korean Exchange and Cooperation Act and are further restricted by sanctions. Doing this without approval is illegal and can lead to serious penalties.