Sec. 103. Addressing the evolving threats posed by and capabilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, and every 180 days thereafter until the date that is 2 years after such date of enactment, the Director of National Intelligence, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, and, as appropriate, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration, shall brief the appropriate congressional committees on— the evolving threats posed by and capabilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; and United States efforts to mitigate and respond to those threats and capabilities. Each briefing under subsection
(a)shall address the following: An assessment of the status of the nuclear and ballistic missile programs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including what elements constitute such programs, and any technological advancements, disruptions, or setbacks to such programs during— in the case of the first such briefing, the 60-day period preceding the briefing; and in the case of any subsequent such briefing, the 180-day period preceding the briefing. An assessment of the sources, methods, and funding mechanisms of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea for procuring critical components for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs, including liquid and solid rocket fuels and components, navigation and guidance systems, computer and electrical components, and specialized materials. An assessment of— the cyber capabilities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including its efforts to conduct cyber and corporate espionage, to commit illicit commercial and financial activities through international cyber systems, and to suppress opposition to and spread propaganda in support of its nuclear and ballistic missile activities; and any foreign entities that may be enhancing the capacity of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to conduct malicious cyber-enabled activities, including by providing internet infrastructure. A summary of activities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea relating to evading sanctions imposed by the United States or the United Nations Security Council, including an assessment of the sourcing, manufacture, trade, or distribution of methamphetamines, narcotics (including opioids such as fentanyl), and other illicit substances and any associated precursor chemicals, including by state-owned entities, other entities (including universities), and individuals, for the purpose of financing or otherwise supporting the nuclear and ballistic missile programs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.