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Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP
Consolidated text: Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP
Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP
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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 (OJ L 141 28.5.2016, p. 79) |
Amended by:
Corrected by:
COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2016/849
of 27 May 2016
concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP
CHAPTER I
EXPORT AND IMPORT RESTRICTIONS
Article 1
The direct or indirect supply, sale, transfer or export of the following items and technology, including software, to the DPRK by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States, or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States, shall be prohibited, whether or not originating in the territories of the Member States:
arms and related materiel of all types, including weapons and ammunition, military vehicles and equipment, paramilitary equipment and spare parts for the aforementioned, with the exception of non-combat vehicles which have been manufactured or fitted with materials to provide ballistic protection and are intended solely for protective use of personnel of the Union and its Member States in the DPRK;
all items, materials, equipment, goods and technology, as determined by the UN Security Council or the Committee established pursuant to paragraph 12 of UNSCR 1718 (2006) (‘the Sanctions Committee’) in accordance with paragraph 8(a)(ii) of UNSCR 1718 (2006), paragraph 5(b) of UNSCR 2087 (2013), paragraph 20 of UNSCR 2094 (2013), paragraph 25 of UNSCR 2270 (2016) and paragraph 4 of UNSCR 2375 (2017), which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes;
certain other items, materials, equipment, goods and technology which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or which could contribute to its military activities, including all dual-use goods and technology listed in Annex I to Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 ( 1 );
any further items, materials and equipment relating to dual-use goods and technology; the Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this point;
certain key components for the ballistic-missile sector, such as certain types of aluminium used in ballistic-missile-related systems; the Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this point;
any other item that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, to activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013) or 2270 (2016) or by this Decision, or to the evasion of measures imposed by those UNSCRs or by this Decision; the Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this point;
any other item, except food or medicine, if a Member State determines that it could contribute directly to the development of the operational capabilities of the DPRK's armed forces or to exports that support or enhance the operational capabilities of armed forces of another State outside the DPRK;
certain other items, materials, equipment, goods and technology listed pursuant to paragraph 4 of UNSCR 2321 (2016);
any other item listed in the conventional arms dual-use list adopted by the Sanctions Committee pursuant to paragraph 7 of UNSCR 2321 (2016) and paragraph 5 of UNSCR 2375 (2017).
It shall also be prohibited to:
provide technical training, advice, services, assistance or brokering services, or other intermediary services, related to items or technology referred to in paragraph 1 or to the provision, manufacture, maintenance or use of those items, directly or indirectly, to any person, entity or body in, or for use in, the DPRK;
provide financing or financial assistance related to items or technology referred to in paragraph 1, including, in particular, grants, loans and export credit insurance, as well as insurance and reinsurance, for any sale, supply, transfer or export of those items or that technology, or for the provision of related technical training, advice, services, assistance or brokering services, directly or indirectly, to any person, entity or body in, or for use in, the DPRK;
participate, knowingly or intentionally, in activities the object or effect of which is to circumvent the prohibitions referred to in points (a) and (b).
Article 2
The measures imposed by Article 1(1)(g) shall not apply to the supply, sale or transfer of an item, or its procurement, where:
the Member State determines that such activity is exclusively for humanitarian purposes or exclusively for livelihood purposes which will not be used by DPRK persons or entities to generate revenue, and is not related to any activity prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013) or 2270 (2016) or by this Decision, provided that the Member State notifies the Sanctions Committee in advance of such determination and informs the Sanctions Committee of measures taken to prevent the diversion of the item for such other purposes; or
the Sanctions Committee has determined on a case-by-case basis that a particular supply, sale or transfer would not be contrary to the objectives of UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013) or 2270 (2016).
Article 3
Article 4
Article 5
The delivery of newly printed or minted or unissued DPRK-denominated banknotes and coinage to or for the benefit of the Central Bank of the DPRK shall be prohibited.
Article 6
Article 6a
Article 6b
Article 6c
Article 7
Article 8
Article 9
By derogation from the prohibition in paragraph 2, where the amount of refined petroleum products, including diesel and kerosene, supplied, sold or transferred to the DPRK does not exceed 500 000 barrels during the period of 12 months beginning on 1 January 2018, and for twelve-month periods thereafter, the competent authority of a Member State may authorise on a case-by-case basis the supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK of refined petroleum products where the competent authority has determined that the supply, sale or transfer is exclusively for humanitarian purposes and provided that:
the Member State notifies the Sanctions Committee every 30 days of the amount of such supply, sale or transfer of refined petroleum products to the DPRK, along with information about all the parties to the transaction;
the supply, sale or transfer of such refined petroleum products does not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017), including designated individuals or entities; and
the supply, sale or transfer of refined petroleum products is unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017).
Article 9a
Article 9b
Article 9c
The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK, by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States, or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States, of all condensates and natural gas liquids shall be prohibited, whether or not originating in the territories of Member States. The Union shall take the necessary measures to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.
Article 9d
Article 9e
CHAPTER II
RESTRICTIONS ON FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TRADE
Article 10
CHAPTER III
RESTRICTIONS ON INVESTMENT
Article 11
The following shall be prohibited:
the acquisition, maintenance or extension of a participation in any entities in the DPRK, or in DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, including the acquisition in full of such entities and the acquisition of shares or other securities of a participatory nature, or in activities or assets in the DPRK;
the granting of any financing or financial assistance to entities in the DPRK, or to DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, or for the documented purpose of financing such entities in the DPRK;
the opening, maintenance and operation of all joint ventures or cooperative entities, new and existing, by Member States' nationals or in their territories with DPRK entities or individuals whether or not acting for or on behalf of the government of the DPRK; and
the provision of investment services directly related to the activities referred to in points (a) to (c).
CHAPTER IV
FINANCIAL SECTOR
Article 12
Member States shall not enter into new commitments for grants, financial assistance or concessional loans to the DPRK, including through their participation in international financial institutions, except for humanitarian and developmental purposes directly addressing the need of the civilian population or the promotion of denuclearisation. Member States shall also exercise vigilance with a view to reducing current commitments and, if possible, putting an end to them.
Article 13
In order to prevent the provision of financial services or the transfer to, through, or from the territory of Member States, or to or by nationals of Member States or entities organised under their laws, or persons or financial institutions within their jurisdiction, of any financial or other assets or resources, including bulk cash, that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or activities, or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) 2094 (2013) or 2270 (2016) or by this Decision, or to the evasion of measures imposed by those UNSCRs or by this Decision, the following shall apply:
No transfer or clearing of funds to or from the DPRK shall take place, except for transactions that fall within the scope of point (3) and have been authorised in accordance with point (4).
Financial institutions under the jurisdiction of Member States shall not enter into, or continue to participate in, any transactions with:
banks domiciled in the DPRK, including the Central Bank of the DPRK;
branches or subsidiaries within the jurisdiction of the Member States of banks domiciled in the DPRK;
branches or subsidiaries outside the jurisdiction of the Member States of banks domiciled in the DPRK;
financial entities that are not domiciled in the DPRK, that are within the jurisdiction of the Member States and that are controlled by persons or entities domiciled in the DPRK; or
financial entities that are not domiciled in the DPRK or are not within the jurisdiction of the Member States but are controlled by persons or entities domiciled in the DPRK,
unless such transactions fall within the scope of point (3) and have been authorised in accordance with point (4).
The following transactions may be carried out, subject to the prior authorisation referred to in point (4):
transactions regarding foodstuffs, healthcare or medical equipment, or for agricultural or humanitarian purposes;
transactions regarding personal remittances;
transactions regarding the execution of the exemptions provided for in this Decision;
transactions in connection with a specific trade contract not prohibited under this Decision;
transactions regarding a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, insofar as such transactions are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation;
transactions required exclusively for the implementation of projects funded by the Union or its Member States for development purposes directly addressing the need of the civilian population or the promotion of denuclearisation;
transactions regarding payment to satisfy claims against the DPRK or DPRK persons or entities, on a case-by-case basis and subject to notification 10 days prior to authorisation, and transactions of a similar nature that do not contribute to activities prohibited under this Decision.
Any transfer of funds to or from DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3)(a) and points (3)(c) to (g) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 15 000 . Any transfer of funds to or from the DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3) (b) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 5 000 . The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisations granted.
The prior authorisation referred to in point (4) shall not be required for any transfer of funds or transaction which is necessary for the official purposes of a diplomatic or consular mission of a Member State in the DPRK or an international organisation enjoying immunities in the DPRK in accordance with international law.
Financial institutions shall be required, in their activities with banks and financial institutions as set out in point (2), to:
exercise continuous vigilance over account activity, including through their programmes on customer due diligence and in accordance with their obligations relating to money-laundering and the financing of terrorism;
require that all information fields of payment instructions which relate to the originator and the beneficiary of the transaction in question be completed and, if that information is not supplied, refuse the transaction;
maintain all records of transactions for a period of five years and make them available to national authorities on request;
promptly report their suspicions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) or another competent authority designated by the Member State concerned if they suspect, or have reasonable grounds to suspect, that funds contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or activities; the FIU or other competent authority shall have access, directly or indirectly, on a timely basis to the financial, administrative and law-enforcement information that it requires to perform that function properly, including the analysis of suspicious transaction reports.
Article 13a
Member States shall consider companies performing financial services commensurate with those provided by banks as financial institutions for the purposes of implementing Articles 13, 14 and 24a.
Article 14
Unless approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee, it shall be prohibited for DPRK banks, including the Central Bank of the DPRK, its branches and subsidiaries, and for other financial entities referred to in Article 13, point 2, to:
establish new joint ventures with banks under the jurisdiction of Member States;
take an ownership interest in banks under the jurisdiction of Member States; or
establish or maintain correspondent banking relationships with banks under the jurisdiction of Member States.
Article 15
The direct or indirect sale or purchase of, or brokering or assistance in the issuance of, DPRK public or public-guaranteed bonds issued after 18 February 2013 to or from the Government of the DPRK, its public bodies, corporations and agencies, the Central Bank of the DPRK, or banks domiciled in the DPRK, or branches and subsidiaries, within and outside the jurisdiction of Member States, of banks domiciled in the DPRK, or financial entities that are neither domiciled in the DPRK nor within the jurisdiction of the Member States, but are controlled by persons or entities domiciled in the DPRK, as well as any persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, shall be prohibited.
CHAPTER V
TRANSPORT SECTOR
Article 16
If a Member State that is a flag State does not consent to inspection on the high seas, it shall direct the vessel to proceed to an appropriate and convenient port for the required inspection by the local authorities pursuant to paragraph 18 of UNSCR 2270 (2016).
When the flag State neither consents to inspections on the high seas nor directs the vessel to proceed to an appropriate and convenient port for the required inspection, or if the vessel refuses to comply with flag State direction to permit inspection on the high seas or to proceed to such a port, Member States shall promptly submit a report containing relevant details regarding the incident, the vessel and the flag State to the Sanctions Committee.
Member States shall cooperate as promptly as possible and in an appropriate manner with another State which has information that leads it to suspect that the DPRK is attempting to supply, sell, transfer or procure directly or indirectly illicit cargo where that State requests additional maritime and shipping information in order to, inter alia, determine whether the item, commodity or product in question originated in the DPRK.
Article 17
Article 18
Article 18a
Article 18b
Article 19
The provision by nationals of Member States or from the territories of Member States of bunkering or ship-supply services, or other servicing of vessels, to DPRK vessels shall be prohibited if they have information that provides reasonable grounds to believe that the vessels carry items whose supply, sale, transfer or export is prohibited under this Decision, unless provision of such services is necessary for humanitarian purposes or until the cargo has been inspected, and seized and disposed of if necessary, in accordance with Article 16(1), (2), (3) and (6).
Article 20
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Article 20a
The procurement of vessel or aircraft services from the DPRK shall be prohibited.
Article 21
Member States shall deregister any vessel that is owned, controlled or operated by the DPRK, and shall not register any vessel that has been deregistered by another State pursuant to paragraph 24 of UNSCR 2321 (2016), paragraph 8 of UNSCR 2375 (2017) or paragraph 12 of UNSCR 2397 (2017) except as approved in advance by the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis.
Article 22
CHAPTER Va
RESTRICTIONS ON THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
Article 22a
Article 22b
The prohibition in Article 22a shall be without prejudice to the execution until 9 July 2017 of contracts concluded before 8 April 2017 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts.
Article 22c
Article 22d
The prohibition in Article 22c shall be without prejudice to the execution until 9 July 2017, of contracts concluded before 8 April 2017 or ancillary contracts necessary for the execution of such contracts.
CHAPTER VI
RESTRICTIONS ON ADMISSION AND RESIDENCE
Article 23
Member States shall take the necessary measures to prevent the entry into, or transit through, their territories of:
the persons designated by the Sanctions Committee or by the UN Security Council as being responsible for, including through supporting or promoting, the DPRK's policies in relation to its nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, together with their family members, or persons acting on their behalf of or at their direction, as listed in Annex I;
the persons not covered by Annex I, as listed in Annex II, who:
are responsible for, including through supporting or promoting, the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons acting on their behalf or at their direction,
provide financial services or the transfer to, through, or from the territory of Member States, or involving nationals of Member States or entities organised under their laws, or persons or financial institutions in their territory, of any financial or other assets or resources that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes,
are involved in, including through the provision of financial services, the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or the supply to the DPRK of items, materials, equipment, goods and technology which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes;
the persons not covered by Annex I or Annex II working on behalf or at the direction of a person or entity listed in Annex I or Annex II or persons assisting in the evasion of sanctions or violating the provisions of UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397(2017) or of this Decision, as listed in Annex III to this Decision;
persons acting on behalf or at the direction of the entities of the Government of the DPRK or the Workers' Party that the Council determines are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic-missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017) that are not covered by Annex I, II or III, as listed in Annex V to this Decision.
Paragraph 1 shall be without prejudice to cases where a Member State is bound by an obligation of international law, namely:
as a host country of an international intergovernmental organisation;
as a host country to an international conference convened by, or under the auspices of, the UN;
under a multilateral agreement conferring privileges and immunities;
under the 1929 Treaty of Conciliation (Lateran pact) concluded by the Holy See (Vatican City State) and Italy.
Article 24
Article 24a
Article 25
Article 26
Article 26a
CHAPTER VII
FREEZING OF FUNDS AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES
Article 27
All funds and economic resources belonging to or owned, held or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the following persons and entities shall be frozen:
the persons and entities designated by the Sanctions Committee or by the UN Security Council as being engaged in or providing support for, including through illicit means, the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, including through illicit means, as listed in Annex I;
the persons and entities not covered by Annex I, as listed in Annex II, that:
are responsible for, including through supporting or promoting, the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, including through illicit means,
provide financial services or the transfer to, through, or from the territory of Member States, or involving nationals of Member States or entities organised under their laws, or persons or financial institutions in their territory, of any financial or other assets or resources that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them,
are involved, including through the provision of financial services, in the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or the supply to the DPRK of items, materials, equipment, goods and technology which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes;
the persons and entities not covered by Annex I or Annex II working on behalf or at the direction of a person or entity listed in Annex I or Annex II or persons assisting in the evasion of sanctions or violating the provisions of UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397(2017) or of this Decision, as listed in Annex III to this Decision;
entities of the Government of the DPRK or the Workers' Party of Korea, or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them, that the Council determines are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic-missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017), and that are not covered by Annex I, II or III, as listed in Annex V to this Decision.
Exemptions may be made for funds and economic resources which are:
necessary to satisfy basic needs, including payment for foodstuffs, rent or mortgage, medicines and medical treatment, taxes, insurance premiums and public-utility charges;
intended exclusively for the payment of reasonable professional fees or the reimbursement of incurred expenses associated with the provision of legal services; or
intended exclusively for the payment of fees or service charges, in accordance with national laws, for the routine holding or maintenance of frozen funds and economic resources,
after notification, where appropriate, by the Member State concerned to the Sanctions Committee of the intention to authorise access to such funds and economic resources and in the absence of a negative decision by the Sanctions Committee within five working days of such notification.
Exemptions may also be made for funds and economic resources which are:
necessary for extraordinary expenses. Where appropriate, the Member State concerned shall first notify and get approval from the Sanctions Committee; or
the subject of a judicial, administrative or arbitral lien or judgment, in which case the funds and economic resources may be used to satisfy that lien or judgment, provided that the lien was entered into or the judgment delivered prior to the date on which the person or entity referred to in paragraph 1 was designated by the Sanctions Committee, the UN Security Council or the Council, and is not for the benefit of a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1. Where appropriate the Member State concerned shall first notify the Sanctions Committee.
Paragraph 2 shall not apply to the addition to frozen accounts of:
interest or other earnings on those accounts; or
payments due under contracts, agreements or obligations that were concluded or arose before the date on which those accounts became subject to the restrictive measures,
provided that any such interest, other earnings and payments continue to be subject to paragraph 1.
Paragraph 1 shall not prevent a designated person or entity listed in Annex II, III or V from making a payment due under a contract entered into before the listing of that person or entity, provided that the relevant Member State has determined that:
the contract is not related to any of the prohibited items, materials, equipment, goods, technologies, assistance, training, financial assistance, investment, brokering or services referred to in Article 1;
the payment is not directly or indirectly received by a person or entity referred to in paragraph 1,
and after notification by the relevant Member State of the intention to make or receive such payments or to authorise, where appropriate, the unfreezing of funds or economic resources for this purpose, 10 working days prior to such authorisation.
The prohibition in paragraphs 1(a) and (2) shall not apply:
where the Sanctions Committee has determined, on a case-by-case basis, that an exemption is necessary to facilitate the work of international and non-governmental organisations carrying out assistance and relief activities in the DPRK for the benefit of the civilian population;
with respect to financial transactions with the Foreign Trade Bank or the Korean National Insurance Company (KNIC) if such transactions are solely for the operation of diplomatic missions in the DPRK or humanitarian activities that are undertaken by, or in coordination with, the United Nations.
Article 28
Article 27(1)(d), and 27(2) insofar as it refers to the persons and entities covered by Article 27(1)(d), shall not apply with respect to funds, other financial assets or economic resources that are required to carry out the activities of the DPRK's missions to the UN and its specialised agencies and related organisations or other diplomatic and consular missions of the DPRK, or to any funds, other financial assets or economic resources that the Sanctions Committee determines in advance on a case-by-case basis are required for the delivery of humanitarian assistance, denuclearisation or any other purpose consistent with the objectives of UNSCR 2270 (2016).
Article 29
CHAPTER VIII
OTHER RESTRICTIVE MEASURES
Article 30
Member States shall suspend scientific and technical cooperation involving persons or groups officially sponsored by or representing the DPRK except for medical exchanges unless:
in the case of scientific or technical cooperation in the fields of nuclear science and technology, aerospace and aeronautical engineering and technology, or advanced manufacturing production techniques and methods, the Sanctions Committee has determined on a case-by-case basis that a particular activity will not contribute to the DPRK's proliferation sensitive nuclear activities or ballistic-missile-related programmes; or
in the case of all other scientific or technical cooperation, the Member State engaging in scientific or technical cooperation determines that the particular activity will not contribute to the DPRK's proliferation sensitive nuclear activities or ballistic-missile-related programmes and notifies the Sanctions Committee in advance of such determination.
Article 31
Member States shall, in accordance with international law, exercise enhanced vigilance over DPRK diplomatic personnel so as to prevent such persons from contributing to the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic-missile programmes, or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013) or 2270 (2016) or by this Decision, or to the evasion of measures imposed by those UNSCRs or by this Decision.
Article 31a
It shall be prohibited for a DPRK diplomatic mission or consular post, and their DPRK members, to own or control banking accounts in the Union, except for one account in the Member State or Member States in which the mission or post is hosted or to which their members are accredited.
Article 31b
CHAPTER IX
GENERAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS
Article 32
No claims in connection with any contract or transaction the performance of which has been affected, directly or indirectly, wholly or in part, by the measures imposed pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017), including measures of the Union or any Member State in accordance with, as required by or in any connection with the implementation of the relevant decisions of the UN Security Council or measures covered by this Decision, including claims for indemnity or any other claim of this type, such as a claim for compensation or a claim under a guarantee, notably a claim for extension or payment of a bond, guarantee or indemnity, particularly a financial guarantee or financial indemnity, of whatever form, shall be satisfied, if they are made by:
designated persons or entities listed in Annex I, II, III, IV, V or VI;
any other person or entity in the DPRK, including the Government of the DPRK and its public bodies, corporations and agencies;
any person or entity acting through or on behalf of one of the persons or entities referred to in points (a) or (b); or
any ship-owner or charterer of a vessel which has been seized or impounded pursuant to paragraph 1 of Article 18b or deregistered pursuant to paragraph 3 of Article 18b or listed in Annex VI.
Article 32a
The measures imposed in UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) and 2397 (2017) shall not apply if they impede in any way the activities of diplomatic or consular missions in the DPRK pursuant to the Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic and Consular Relations.
Article 33
Article 34
Article 35
Article 36
Article 36a
By way of derogation from the measures imposed by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397 (2017), provided that the Sanctions Committee has determined that an exemption is necessary to facilitate the work of international and non-governmental organisations carrying out assistance and relief activities in the DPRK for the benefit of the civilian population in the DPRK or for any other purpose consistent with the objectives of those UNSCRs, the competent authority of a Member State shall grant the necessary authorisation.
Article 37
Decision 2013/183/CFSP is repealed.
Article 38
This Decision shall enter into force on the date following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
ANNEX I
List of persons referred to in point (a) of Article 23(1) and of persons and entities referred to in point (a) of Article 27(1)
A. Persons
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Name |
Alias |
Date of birth |
Date of UN designation |
Statement of reasons |
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1. |
Yun Ho-jin |
Yun Ho-chin |
DOB: 13.10.1944 Nationality: DPRK Address: Pyongyang, DPRK |
16.7.2009 |
Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation; oversees the import of items needed for the uranium enrichment programme. |
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2. |
Ri Je-Son |
Korean name: |
1938 |
16.7.2009 |
Minister of Atomic Energy Industry since April 2014. Former Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), chief agency directing DPRK's nuclear programme; facilitated several nuclear endeavours including GBAE's management of Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and Namchongang Trading Corporation. |
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3. |
Hwang Sok-hwa |
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16.7.2009 |
Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE); involved in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's nuclear programme; as Chief of the Scientific Guidance Bureau in the GBAE, served on the Science Committee inside the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research. |
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4. |
Ri Hong-sop |
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DOB: 1940 Nationality: DPRK Address: Pyongyang, DPRK |
16.7.2009 |
Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre, and Head of Nuclear Weapons Institute, oversaw three core facilities that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant. |
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5. |
Han Yu-ro |
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16.7.2009 |
Director of Korea Ryongaksan General Trading Corporation; involved in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's ballistic missile programme. |
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6. |
Paek Chang-Ho |
Pak Chang-Ho; Paek Ch'ang-Ho |
Passport: 381420754 Passport date of issue: 7.12.2011 Passport date of expiration:7.12.2016 D.O.B. 18.6.1964; P.O.B. Kaesong, DPRK |
22.1.2013 |
Senior official and head of the satellite control centre of Korean Committee for Space Technology. |
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7. |
Chang Myong- Chin |
Jang Myong-Jin |
19.2.1968; Alt. D.O.B. 1965 or 1966 |
22.1.2013 |
General Manager of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station and head of launch centre at which the 13 April and 12 December 2012 launches took place. |
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8. |
Ra Ky’ong-Su |
Ra Kyung-Su; Chang, Myong Ho; Chang Myo’ng-Ho; Chang Myong-Ho |
DOB: 4.6.1954 Passport: 645120196 Nationality: DPRK |
22.1.2013 |
Ra Ky’ong-Su is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 as the main DPRK financial entity responsible for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. |
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9. |
Kim Kwang-il |
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1.9.1969; Passport: PS381420397 |
22.1.2013 |
Kim Kwang-il is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity, he has facilitated transactions for TCB and the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). Tanchon was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 as the main DPRK financial entity responsible for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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10. |
Yo'n Cho'ng Nam |
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7.3.2013 |
Chief Representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). The KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons |
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11. |
Ko Ch'o'l-Chae |
|
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7.3.2013 |
Deputy Chief Representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). The KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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12. |
Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l |
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Nationality: DPRK Address: C/O Tanchon Commercial Bank, Pyongyang, DPRK, Saemaeul 1-Dong, Pyongchon District |
7.3.2013 |
Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. |
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13. |
Choe Chun-Sik |
Choe Chun Sik; Ch’oe Ch’un Sik |
DOB: 12.10.1954 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Choe Chun-sik was the director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) and was the head of the DPRK's long-range missile programme. |
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14. |
Choe Song Il |
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Passport: 472320665 Date of expiration: 26.9.2017; Passport: 563120356 Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Vietnam. |
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15. |
Hyon Kwang II |
Hyon Gwang Il |
DOB: 27.5.1961; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Hyon Kwang II is the Department Director for Scientific Development at the National Aerospace Development Administration. |
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16. |
Jang Bom Su |
Jang Pom Su Jang Hyon U |
DOB: 15.4.1957 or 22.2.1958 Diplomatic Passport No.: 836110034 Date of expiration: 1.1.2020; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Syria. |
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17. |
Jang Yong Son |
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DOB: 20.2.1957 Nationality: DPRK Passport no: 563110024 (issued by the DPRK) |
2.3.2016 |
Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative. Served as the KOMID Representative in Iran. |
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18. |
Jon Myong Guk |
Cho'n Myo'ng-kuk Jon Yong Sang |
DOB: 18.10.1976 or 25.8.1976; Passport No.: 4721202031; Date of expiration: 21.2.2017 Diplomatic Passport No.: 836110035 Date of expiration: 1.1.2020; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Syria. |
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19. |
Kang Mun Kil |
Jiang Wen-ji; Jian Wenji |
Passport no: PS 472330208 (expires 4.7.2017) Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Kang Mun Kil has conducted nuclear procurement activities as a representative of Namchongang, also known as Namhung. |
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20. |
Kang Ryong |
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DOB: 21.8.1969; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative in Syria. |
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21. |
Kim Jung Jong |
Kim Chung Chong |
Passport: 199421147 Passport date of expiration: 29.12.2014; Passport: 381110042, Passport date of expiration: 25.1.2016; Passport: 563210184, Passport date of expiration: 18.6.2018; DOB: 7.11.1966, Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Vietnam. |
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22. |
Kim Kyu |
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DOB: 30.7.1968, Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) External Affairs Officer. |
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23. |
Kim Tong My’ong |
Kim Chin-So’k; Kim Tong-Myong; Kim Jin-Sok; Kim, Hyok-Chol; Kim Tong-Myo’ng; Kim Tong Myong; Kim Hyok Chol |
DOB: a) 1964 b) 28.8.1962 Nationality: DPRK Passport no: 290320764 (issued by the DPRK) |
2.3.2016 |
Kim Tong My’ong is the President of Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) and has held various positions within TCB since at least 2002. He has also played a role in managing Amroggang’s affairs. |
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24. |
Kim Yong Chol |
Kim Yong-Chol; Kim Young-Chol; Kim Young-Cheol; Young-Chul |
DOB. 18.2.1962 Nationality: DPRK Passport no: 472310168 (issued by the DPRK) |
2.3.2016 |
KOMID Representative. Served as the KOMID Representative in Iran. |
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25. |
Ko Tae Hun |
Kim Myong Gi |
Passport: 563120630; Passport date of expiration: 20.3.2018, D.O.B. 25.5.1972; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. |
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26. |
Ri Man Gon |
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DOB: 29.10.1945; Passport number: P0381230469; Passport date of expiration: 6.4.2016; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Ri Man Gon is the Minister of the Munitions Industry Department. |
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27. |
Ryu Jin |
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DOB: 7.8.1965; Passport number: 563410081; Nationality: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
KOMID Representative in Syria. |
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28. |
Yu Chol U |
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DOB: 8.8.1959 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
Yu Chol U is the Director of the National Aerospace Development Administration. |
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29. |
Pak Chun Il |
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Passport: 563410091; DOB: 28.7.1954; Nationality: DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Served as the DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and provides support to KOMID. Concluded his tour of duty and left Egypt on 15 November 2016. |
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30. |
Kim Song Chol |
Kim Hak Song |
Passport: 381420565, alt. Passport: 654120219; DOB: 26.3.1968; alt 15.10.1970 Nationality: DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests. |
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31. |
Son Jong Hyok |
Son Min |
DOB: 20.5.1980; Nationality: DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests. |
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32. |
Kim Se Gon |
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Passport: PD472310104; DOB: 13.11.1969 Nationality: DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry. |
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33. |
Ri Won Ho |
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Passport: 381310014; DOB: 17.7.1964; Nationality: DPRK. |
30.11.2016 |
DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID. |
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34. |
Jo Yong Chol |
Cho Yong Chol |
DOB: 30.9.1973; Nationality: DPRK. |
30.11.2016 |
DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID. |
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35. |
Kim Chol Sam |
Jin Tiesan (金铁三) |
DOB: 11.3.1971 Nationality: DPRK Passport no: 645120378 (issued by the DPRK) |
30.11.2016 |
Kim Chol Sam is a representative for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), who has been involved in managing transactions on behalf of DCB Finance Limited. As an overseas-based representative of DCB, it is suspected that Kim Chol Sam has facilitated transactions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and likely managed millions of dollars in DPRK-related accounts with potential links to nuclear/missile programmes. |
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36. |
Kim Sok Chol |
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Passport no: 472310082 DOB: 8.5.1955 Nationality: DPRK Address: Myanmar |
30.11.2016 |
Acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar and he operates as a KOMID facilitator. He was paid by KOMID for his assistance and arranges meetings on behalf of KOMID, including a meeting between KOMID and Myanmar’s defence-related persons to discuss financial matters. |
|
37. |
Chang Chang Ha |
Jang Chang Ha |
DOB: 10.1.1964; Nationality: DPRK. |
30.11.2016 |
President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS). |
|
38. |
Cho Chun Ryong |
Jo Chun Ryong |
DOB: 4.4.1960; Nationality: DPRK. |
30.11.2016 |
Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC). |
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39. |
Son Mun San |
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DOB: 23.1.1951; Nationality: DPRK. |
30.11.2016 |
Director-General of the External Affairs Bureau of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE). |
|
40. |
Cho Il U |
Cho Il Woo; Cho Ch’o’l; Jo Chol |
DOB:10.5.1945 POB: Musan, North Hamgyo’ng Province, DPRK Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 736410010 Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Director of the Fifth Bureau of the Reconnaissance General Bureau. Cho is believed to be in charge of overseas espionage operations and foreign intelligence collection for the DPRK. |
|
41. |
Cho Yon Chun |
Jo Yon Jun |
DOB: 28.9.1937 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military. |
|
42. |
Choe Hwi |
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YOB: 1954 or 1955 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
First Vice Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Propaganda and Agitation Department, which controls all DPRK media and is used by the government to control the public. |
|
43. |
Jo Yong-Won |
Cho Yongwon |
DOB: 24.10.1957 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Vice Director of the Worker's Party of Korea's Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK's military. |
|
44. |
Kim Chol Nam |
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DOB: 19.2.1970 Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 563120238 Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
President of Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation, a company that procures supplies for General Bureau of Atomic Energy and serves as a cash route to the DPRK. |
|
45. |
Kim Kyong Ok |
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YOB: 1937 or 1938 Nationality: DPRK Address: Pyongyang, DPRK. |
2.6.2017 |
Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK's military. |
|
46. |
Kim Tong-Ho |
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DOB: 18.8.1969 Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 745310111 Gender: male Address: Vietnam |
2.6.2017 |
Vietnam Representative for Tanchon Commercial Bank, which is the main DPRK financial entity for weapons and missile-related sales. |
|
47. |
Min Byong Chol |
Min Pyo'ng-ch'o'l; Min Byong-chol; Min Byong Chun |
DOB: 10.8.1948 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Member of the Worker's Party of Korea's Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK's military. |
|
48. |
Paek Se Bong |
Paek Se Pong |
DOB: 21.3.1938 Nationality: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Paek Se Bong is a former Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, a former member of the National Defence Commission, and a former Vice Director of Munitions Industry Department (MID). |
|
49. |
Pak Han Se |
Kang Myong Chol |
Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 290410121 Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Vice Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, which oversees the production of the DPRK's ballistic missiles and directs the activities of Korea Mining Development Corporation, the DPRK's premier arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
|
50. |
Pak To Chun |
Pak Do Chun; Pak To’-Ch’un |
DOB: 9.3.1944 Nationality: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Pak To Chun is a former Secretary of Munitions Industry Department (MID) and currently advises on affairs relating to nuclear and missile programs. He is a former State Affairs Commission member and is a member Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau. |
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51. |
Ri Jae Il |
Ri, Chae-Il |
YOB: 1934 Nationality: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Vice Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Propaganda and Agitation Department, which controls all DPRK's media and is used by the government to control the public. |
|
52. |
Ri Su Yong |
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DOB: 25.6.1968 Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 654310175 Address: n/a Gender: male Served as Korea Ryonbong General Corporation representative in Cuba |
2.6.2017 |
Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, specialises in acquisition for DPRK's defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales. Its procurements also probably support the DPRK's chemical weapons programme. |
|
53. |
Ri Yong Mu |
Ri Yong-Mu |
DOB: 25.1.1925 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Ri Yong Mu is a Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, which directs and guides all DPRK’s military, defence, and security-related affairs, including acquisition and procurement. |
|
54. |
Choe Chun Yong |
Ch'oe Ch'un-yo'ng |
Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 654410078 Gender: male |
4.8.2017 |
Representative for Ilsim International Bank, which is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. Ilsim International Bank has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions. |
|
55. |
Han Jang Su |
Chang-Su Han |
DOB: 8.11.1969 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Nationality: DPRK Passport No.: 745420176, expires on 19.10.2020 Gender: male |
4.8.2017 |
Chief Representative of the Foreign Trade Bank. |
|
56. |
Jang Song Chol |
|
DOB: 12.3.1967 Nationality: DPRK |
4.8.2017 |
Jang Song Chol is a Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) representative overseas. |
|
57. |
Jang Sung Nam |
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DOB: 14.7.1970 Nationality: DPRK Passport No.: 563120368, issued on 22.3.2013; Passport expiration date: 22.3.2018 Gender: male |
4.8.2017 |
Chief of an overseas Tangun Trading Corporation branch, which is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support the DPRK's defence research and development programs. |
|
58. |
Jo Chol Song |
Cho Ch'o'l-so'ng |
DOB: 25.9.1984 Nationality: DPRK Passport No: 654320502, expires on 16.9.2019 Gender: male |
4.8.2017 |
Deputy Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation, which provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading, a subordinate entity of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation. |
|
59. |
Kang Chol Su |
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DOB: 13.2.1969 Nationality: DPRK Passport No.: 472234895 |
4.8.2017 |
Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which specializes in acquisition for the DPRK's defence industries and support for the DPRK's military-related overseas sales. Its procurements also likely support the DPRK's chemical weapons program. |
|
60. |
Kim Mun Chol |
Kim Mun-ch'o'l |
DOB: 25.3.1957 Nationality: DPRK |
4.8.2017 |
Representative for Korea United Development Bank. |
|
61. |
Kim Nam Ung |
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Nationality: DPRK Passport No.: 654110043 |
4.8.2017 |
Representative for Ilsim International Bank, which is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. Ilsim International Bank has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions. |
|
62. |
Pak Il Kyu |
Pak Il-Gyu |
Nationality: DPRK Passport No.: 563120235 Gender: male |
4.8.2017 |
Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which specializes in acquisition for DPRK's defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales. Its procurements also likely support the DPRK's chemical weapons program. |
|
63. |
Pak Yong Sik |
Pak Yo’ng-sik |
DOB: 1950 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK |
11.9.2017 |
Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the Workers’ Party of Korea military policies, commands and controls the DPRK’s military, and helps direct the country’s military defence industries. |
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64. |
Ch'oe So'k Min |
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DOB: 25.7.1978 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Ch'oe So'k-min is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. In 2016, Ch'oe So'k-min was the deputy representative of the Foreign Trade Bank branch office in that overseas location. He has been associated with cash transfers from that overseas Foreign Trade Bank office to banks affiliated with North Korean special organizations and Reconnaissance General Bureau operatives located overseas in an effort to evade sanctions. |
|
65. |
Chu Hyo'k |
Ju Hyok |
DOB: 23.11.1986 Passport No 836420186 issued 28.10.2016 expires 28.10.2021. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Chu Hyo'k is a North Korean national who is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. |
|
66. |
Kim Jong Sik |
Kim Cho'ng-sik |
YOB: 1967-1969. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK |
22.12.2017 |
A leading official guiding the DPRK's WMD development efforts. Serving as Deputy Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Munitions Industry Department. |
|
67. |
Kim Kyong Il |
Kim Kyo'ng-il |
Location: Libya DOB: 1.8.1979 Passport No 836210029. Nationality: DPRK. Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Kim Kyong Il is a Foreign Trade Bank deputy chief representative in Libya. |
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68. |
Kim Tong Chol |
Kim Tong-ch’o’l |
DOB: 28.1.1966 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport no: a) 927234267 b) 108120258 (issued by the DPRK on 14 Feb. 2018; expiration date 14 Feb. 2023) |
22.12.2017 |
Kim Tong Chol is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. |
|
69. |
Ko Chol Man |
Ko Ch'o'l-man |
DOB: 30.9.1967 Passport No 472420180 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Ko Chol Man is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. |
|
70. |
Ku Ja Hyong |
Ku Cha-hyo'ng |
Location: Libya DOB: 8.9.1957 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Ku Ja Hyong is a Foreign Trade Bank chief representative in Libya |
|
71. |
Mun Kyong Hwan |
Mun Kyo'ng-hwan |
DOB: 22.8.1967 Passport No 381120660 expires 25.3.2016. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Mun Kyong Hwan is an overseas Bank of East Land representative. |
|
72. |
Pae Won Uk |
Pae Wo'n-uk |
DOB: 22.8.1969 Nationality: DPRK Passport No 472120208 expires 22.2.2017 Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Pae Won Uk is an overseas Daesong Bank representative. |
|
73. |
Pak Bong Nam |
Lui Wai Ming; Pak Pong Nam; Pak Pong-nam |
DOB: 6.5.1969 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Pak Bong Nam is an overseas Ilsim International Bank representative. |
|
74. |
Pak Mun Il |
Pak Mun-il |
DOB 1.1.1965 Passport No 563335509 expires 27.8.2018. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Pak Mun Il is an overseas official of Korea Daesong Bank. |
|
75. |
Ri Chun Hwan |
Ri Ch'un-hwan |
►C2 DOB: 21.8.1957 Passport No 563233049 expires 9.5.2018. ◄ Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Ri Chun Hwan is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. |
|
76. |
Ri Chun Song |
Ri Ch'un-so'ng |
DOB: 30.10.1965 Passport No 654133553 expires 11.3.2019. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Ri Chun Song is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. |
|
77. |
Ri Pyong Chul |
Ri Pyong Chol, Ri Pyo’ng-ch’o’l |
YOB: 1948 Nationality: DPRK Gender: Male Address: DPRK |
22.12.2017 |
Alternate Member of the Political Bureau of the Workers’ Party of Korea and First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department. |
|
78. |
Ri Song Hyok |
Li Cheng He |
DOB: 19.3.1965 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport no: 654234735 (issued by the DPRK) |
22.12.2017 |
Ri Song Hyok is an overseas representative for Koryo Bank and Koryo Credit Development Bank and has reportedly established front companies to procure items and conduct financial transactions on behalf of the DPRK. |
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79. |
Ri Un Song |
Ri Eun Song; Ri Un Song |
DOB: 23.7.1969 Nationality: DPRK Gender: Male |
22.12.2017 |
Ri U'n-so'ng is an overseas Korea Unification Development Bank representative. |
|
80. |
TSANG YUNG YUAN |
Neil Tsang, Yun Yuan Tsang |
DOB: 20.10.1957 Passport No: 302001581 |
30.3.2018 |
Tsang Yung Yuan has coordinated DPRK coal exports with a DPRK broker operating in a third country, and he has a history of other sanctions evasion activities. |
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B. Entities
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|
Name |
Alias |
Location |
Date of UN designation |
Other information |
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1. |
Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation |
a.k.a. CHANGGWANG SINYONG CORPORATION; a.k.a. EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL CORPORATION; a.k.a. DPRKN MINING DEVELOPMENT TRADING COOPERATION; a.k.a. ‘KOMID’ |
Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
24.4.2009 |
Primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
|
2. |
Korea Ryonbong General Corporation |
a.k.a. KOREA YONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION; f.k.a. LYON-GAKSAN GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION |
Pot'onggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Rakwon- dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
24.4.2009 |
Defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales. |
|
3. |
Tanchon Commercial Bank |
f.k.a. CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK; f.k.a., KOREA CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK |
Saemul 1- Dong Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
24.4.2009 |
Main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. |
|
4. |
Namchongang Trading Corporation |
a) NCG, b) NAMCHONGANG TRADING, c) NAM CHON GANG CORPORATION, d) NOMCHONGANG TRADING CO., e) NAM CHONG GAN TRADING CORPORATION, f) Namhung Trading Corporation, g) Korea Daeryonggang Trading Corporation, h) Korea Tearyonggang Trading Corporation |
a) Chilgol, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, b) Sengujadong 11-2/(or Kwangbok-dong), Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea; Telephone numbers: +850-2-18111, 18222 (ext. 8573); Facsimile number: +850-2-381-4687 |
16.7.2009 |
Namchongang is a DPRK trading company subordinate to the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE). Namchongang has been involved in the procurement of Japanese origin vacuum pumps that were identified at a DPRK nuclear facility, as well as nuclear-related procurement associated with a German individual. It has further been involved in the purchase of aluminium tubes and other equipment specifically suitable for a uranium enrichment program from the late 1990s. Its representative is a former diplomat who served as DPRK’s representative for the IAEA inspection of the Yongbyon nuclear facilities in 2007. Namchongang’s proliferation activities are of grave concern given the DPRK’s past proliferation activities. |
|
5. |
Hong Kong Electronics |
a.k.a. HONG KONG ELECTRONICS KISH CO |
Sanaee St., Kish Island, Iran. |
16.7.2009 |
Owned or controlled by, or acts or purports to act for or on behalf of Tanchon Commercial Bank and KOMID. Hong Kong Electronics has transferred millions of dollars of proliferation-related funds on behalf of Tanchon Commercial Bank and KOMID (both designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009) since 2007. Hong Kong Electronics has facilitated the movement of money from Iran to the DPRK on behalf of KOMID. |
|
6. |
Korea Hyoksin Trading Corporation |
a.k.a. KOREA HYOKSIN EXPORT AND IMPORT CORPORATION |
Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK. |
16.7.2009 |
A DPRK company based in Pyongyang that is subordinate to Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009) and is involved in the development of weapons of mass destruction. |
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General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE) |
a.k.a. General Department of Atomic Energy (GDAE) |
Haeudong, Pyongchen District, Pyongyang, DPRK. |
16.7.2009 |
The GBAE is responsible for the DPRK's nuclear programme, which includes the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and its 5 MWe (25 MWt) plutonium production research reactor, as well as its fuel fabrication and reprocessing facilities. The GBAE has held nuclear-related meetings and discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency. GBAE is the primary DPRK Government agency that oversees nuclear programmes, including the operation of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre. |
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Korean Tangun Trading Corporation |
a) Kuryonggang Trading Corporation b) Ryungseng Trading Corporation c) Ryung Seng Trading Corporation d) Ryungsong Trading Corporation e) Kore Kuryonggang Trading Corporation |
Pyongyang, DPRK |
16.7.2009 |
Korea Tangun Trading Corporation is subordinate to DPRK’s Second Academy of Natural Sciences 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. |
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Korean Committee for Space Technology |
DPRK Committee for Space Technology; Department of Space Technology of the DPRK; Committee for Space Technology; KCST |
Pyongyang, DPRK |
22.1.2013 |
The Korean Committee for Space Technology (KCST) orchestrated the DPRK's launches on 13 April 2012 and 12 December 2012 via the satellite control centre and Sohae launch area. |
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Bank of East Land |
Dongbang Bank; Tongbang U'Nhaeng; Tongbang Bank |
P.O.32, BEL Building, Jonseung-Dung, Moranbong District, Pyongyang, DPRK. |
22.1.2013 |
DPRK financial institution Bank of East Land facilitates weapons-related transactions for, and other support to, arms manufacturer and exporter Green Pine Associated Corporation (Green Pine). Bank of East Land has actively worked with Green Pine to transfer funds in a manner that circumvents sanctions. In 2007 and 2008, Bank of East Land facilitated transactions involving Green Pine and Iranian financial institutions, including Bank Melli and Bank Sepah. The Security Council designated Bank Sepah in Resolution 1747 (2007) for providing support to Iran's ballistic missile programme. Green Pine was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2012. |
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Korea Kumryong Trading Corporation |
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22.1.2013 |
Used as an alias by the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) to carry out procurement activities. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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Tosong Technology Trading Corporation |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
22.1.2013 |
The Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Tosong Technology Trading Corporation. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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Korea Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation |
Chosun Yunha Machinery Joint Operation Company; Korea Ryenha Machinery J/V Corporation; Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation; Ryonha Machinery Corporation; Ryonha Machinery; Ryonha Machine Tool; Ryonha Machine Tool Corporation; Ryonha Machinery Corp; Ryonhwa Machinery Joint Venture Corporation; Ryonhwa Machinery JV; Huichon Ryonha Machinery General Plant; Unsan; Unsan Solid Tools; and Millim Technology Company |
Tongan-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangungdae- gu, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, DPRK. Email addresses: ryonha@silibank.com; sjc117@hotmail.com; and millim@silibank.com Telephone numbers: 8502-18111; 8502-18111-8642; and 850 2 181113818642 Facsimile number: 8502-381-4410 |
22.1.2013 |
Korea Ryonbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation. Korea Ryonbong General Corporation was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is a defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales. |
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Leader (Hong Kong) International |
Leader International Trading Limited; Leader (Hong Kong) International Trading Limited |
LM-873, RM B, 14/F, Wah Hen Commercial Centre, 383 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China. |
22.1.2013 |
Leader International (Hong Kong company registration number 1177053), facilitates shipments on behalf of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). KOMID was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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Green Pine Associated Corporation |
a) Cho'ngsong United Trading Company; b) Chongsong Yonhap; c) Ch'o'ngsong Yo'nhap; d) Chosun Chawo'n Kaebal T'uja Hoesa; e) Jindallae; f) Ku'm-haeryong Company LTD; g) Natural Resources Development and Investment Corporation; h) Saeingp'il Company; i) National Resources Development and Investment Corporation; j) Saeng Pil Trading Corporation |
a) c/o Reconnaissance General Bureau Headquarters, Hyongjesan-Guyok, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea; b) Nungrado, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea; c) Rakrang No 1 Rakrang District Pyongyang Korea, Chilgol-1 dong, Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
2.5.2012 |
Green Pine Associated Corporation (‘Green Pine’) has taken over many of the activities of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). KOMID was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. Green Pine is also responsible for approximately half of the arms and related materiel exported by the DPRK. Green Pine has been identified for sanctions for exporting arms or related material from North Korea. Green Pine specializes in the production of maritime military craft and armaments, such as submarines, military boats and missile systems, and has exported torpedoes and technical assistance to Iranian defence-related firms. Telephone number: +850-2-18111 (ext. 8327). Facsimile number: +850-2-3814685 and +850-2-3813372. Email addresses: pac@silibank.com and kndic@co.chesin.com. |
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Amroggang Development Banking Corporation |
Amroggang Development Bank; Amnokkang Development Bank |
Tongan-dong, Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.5.2012 |
Amroggang, which was established in 2006, is a Tanchon Commercial Bank-related company managed by Tanchon officials. Tanchon plays a role in financing KOMID's sales of ballistic missiles and has also been involved in ballistic missile transactions from KOMID to Iran's Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG). Tanchon Commercial Bank was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missilesand goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. The Security Council designated SHIG in Resolution 1737 (2006) as an entity involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme. |
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Korea Heungjin Trading Company |
Hunjin Trading Co.; Korea Henjin Trading Co.; Korea Hengjin Trading Company |
Pyongyang, DPRK. |
2.5.2012 |
The Korea Heungjin Trading Company is used by KOMID for trading purposes. It is suspected it has been involved in supplying missile-related goods to Iran's Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG). Heungjin has been associated with KOMID, and, more specifically, KOMID's procurement office. Heungjin has been used to procure an advanced digital controller with applications in missile design. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. The Security-Council designated SHIG in Resolution 1737 (2006) as an entity involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme. |
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Second Academy of Natural Sciences |
2nd Academy of Natural Sciences; Che 2 Chayon Kwahakwon; Academy of Natural Sciences; Chayon Kwahak-Won; National Defense Academy; Kukpang Kwahak-Won; Second Academy of Natural Sciences Research Institute; Sansri |
Pyongyang, DPRK |
7.3.2013 |
The Second Academy of Natural Sciences is a national-level organisation 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 organisations 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 Sanctions 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. |
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Korea Complex Equipment Import Corporation |
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Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK. |
7.3.2013 |
Korea Ryonbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Complex Equipment Import Corporation. Korea Ryonbong General Corporation was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is a defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales. |
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Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited (OMM) |
a) East Sea Shipping Company; b) Korea Mirae Shipping Co. Ltd c) Haeyang Crew Management Company |
Address: Donghung Dong, Central District. PO BOX 120. Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate address: Dongheung-dong Changwang Street, Chung-Ku, PO Box 125, Pyongyang; IMO number: 1790183 |
28.7.2014 |
Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited is the operator/manager of the vessel Chong Chon Gang. It played a key role in arranging the shipment of concealed cargo of arms and related materiel from Cuba to the DPRK in July 2013. As such, Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited contributed to activities prohibited by the resolutions, namely the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1718 (2006), as modified by resolution 1874 (2009), and contributed to the evasion of the measures imposed by these resolutions. |
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(a) Chol Ryong (Ryong Gun Bong) 8606173 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(b) Chong Bong (Greenlight) (Blue Nouvelle) 8909575 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(c) Chong Rim 2 8916293 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(g) Hoe Ryong 9041552 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(h) Hu Chang (O Un Chong Nyon) 8330815 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(i) Hui Chon (Hwang Gum San 2) 8405270 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(j) Ji Hye San (Hyok Sin 2) 8018900 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(k) Kang Gye (Pi Ryu Gang) 8829593 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(l) Mi Rim 8713471 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(m) Mi Rim 2 9361407 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(n) O Rang (Po Thong Gang) 8829555 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(p) Ra Nam 2 8625545 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(q) Ra Nam 3 9314650 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(r) Ryo Myong 8987333 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(s) Ryong Rim (Jon Jin 2) 8018912 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(t) Se Pho (Rak Won 2) 8819017 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(u) Songjin (Jang Ja San Chong Nyon Ho) 8133530 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(v) South Hill 2 8412467 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(x) Tan Chon (Ryon Gang 2) 7640378 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(y) Thae Pyong San (Petrel 1) 9009085 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(z) Tong Hung San (Chong Chon Gang) 7937317 |
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2.3.2016 |
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(aa) Tong Hung 1 8661575 |
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2.3.2016 |
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21. |
Academy of National Defense Science |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Academy of National Defense Science is involved in the DPRK's efforts to advance the development of its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programmes. |
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22. |
Chongchongang Shipping Company |
a) Chong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd. b) Chongchongang Shipping Co LTD |
Address: 817 Haeun, Donghung-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: 817, Haeum, Tonghun-dong, Chung-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5342883 |
2.3.2016 |
The Chongchongang Shipping Company, through its vessel, the Chong Chon Gang, attempted to directly import the illicit shipment of conventional weapons and arms to the DPRK in July 2013. |
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Daedong Credit Bank (DCB) |
a) DCB b) Taedong Credit Bank c) Dae-Dong Credit Bank |
Address: Suite 401, Potonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: Ansan-dong, Botonggang Hotel, Pongchon, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: DCBKKPPY |
2.3.2016 |
Daedong Credit Bank (DCB) has provided financial services to the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) and Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB). Since at least 2007, DCB has facilitated hundreds of financial transactions worth millions of dollars on behalf of KOMID and TCB. In some cases, DCB has knowingly facilitated transactions by using deceptive financial practices. |
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24. |
Hesong Trading Company |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Hesong Trading Corporation. |
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25. |
Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC) |
KKBC |
Jungson-dong, Sungri Street, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
KKBC provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading Corporation, a subordinate of the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation. Tanchon Commercial Bank has used KKBC to facilitate funds transfers likely amounting to millions of dollars, including transfers involving Korea Mining Development Corporation related funds. |
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26. |
Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation |
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Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Korea Ryongbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation. |
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Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry |
MAEI |
Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernising the DPRK's atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK's development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country's nuclear weapons programme, and under it are other nuclear- related organisations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organisations and research centres, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research centre at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programmes, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014. |
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Munitions Industry Department |
Military Supplies Industry Department |
Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2. The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R & D programmes, including the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK's nuclear programme. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID. |
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National Aerospace Development Administration |
NADA |
DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
NADA is involved in the DPRK's development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets. |
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Office 39 |
Office #39; Office No. 39; Bureau 39; Central Committee Bureau 39; Third Floor; Division 39 |
a) Second KWP Government Building (Korean – Ch’o’ngsa, Urban Town (Korean-Dong), Chung Ward, Pyongyang, DPRK b) Chung-Guyok (Central District), Sosong Street, Kyongrim-Dong, Pyongyang, DPRK c) Changwang Street, Pyongyang DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
DPRK government entity. |
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31. |
Reconnaissance General Bureau |
Chongch'al Ch'ongguk; KPA Unit 586; RGB |
Hyongjesan- Guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: Nungrado, Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Reconnaissance General Bureau is the DPRK's premiere intelligence organisation, created in early 2009 by the merger of existing intelligence organisations from the Korean Workers' Party, the Operations Department and Office 35, and the Reconnaissance Bureau of the Korean People's Army. The Reconnaissance General Bureau trades in conventional arms and controls the DPRK conventional arms firm Green Pine Associated Corporation. |
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Second Economic Committee |
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Kangdong, DPRK |
2.3.2016 |
The Second Economic Committee is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme. The Second Economic Committee is responsible for overseeing the production of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, and directs the activities of KOMID. |
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Korea United Development Bank |
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Pyongyang, North Korea; SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY |
30.11.2016 |
Operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy. |
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Ilsim International Bank |
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Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: ILSIKPPY |
30.11.2016 |
Is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC). Has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions. |
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Korea Daesong Bank |
Choson Taesong Unhaeng; Taesong Bank |
Segori-dong, Gyongheung St. Potonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY |
30.11.2016 |
Is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers' Party. |
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Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation |
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Address: DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Is a DPRK firm for trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the money for its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad. |
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Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center |
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DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Is a DPRK firm trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the funds needed to finance its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad. |
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Korea Pugang Trading Corporation |
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Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Is owned by the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, DPRK's defence conglomerate, specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales. |
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Korea International Chemical Joint Venture Company |
Choson International Chemicals Joint Operation Company; Chosun International Chemicals Joint Operation Company: International Chemical Joint Venture Company |
Hamhung, South Hamgyong Province, DPRK; Man gyongdae-kuyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangyungdae-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Is a subsidiary of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation — DPRK's defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales — and has engaged in proliferation-related transactions. |
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40. |
DCB Finance Limited |
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Akara Building, 24 de Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Dalian, China |
30.11.2016 |
Is a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a listed entity. |
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41. |
Korea Taesong Trading Company |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
30.11.2016 |
Has acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria. |
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42. |
Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation |
Daesong Trading; Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Corporation |
Address: Pulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, DPRK; Telephone: +850-2-18111-8208. Fax: +850-2-381-4432; Email: daesong@star-co.net.kp |
30.11.2016 |
Is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewellery, and light industry products. |
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43. |
Kangbong Trading Corporation |
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DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
The Kangbong Trading Corporation sold, supplied, transferred, or purchased, directly or indirectly, to or from the DPRK, metal, graphite, coal, or software, where revenue or goods received may benefit the Government of the DPRK or the Workers' Party of Korea. The Kangbong Trading Corporation's parent is the Ministry of People's Armed Forces. |
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Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation |
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Address: Haeun 2-dong, Pyogchon District, Pyongyang City/Mangyongdae, DPRK; Telephone: +850-2-18111-8550. Fax: +850-2-381-4410/4416; Email: mhs-ip@star-co.net.kp |
2.6.2017 |
Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation is owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the General Bureau of Atomic Energy, which oversees the DPRK’s nuclear programme. |
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45. |
Koryo Bank |
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Koryo Bank Building, Pulgun Street, Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
Koryo Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK’s economy and is associated with Office 38 and Office 39 of the KWP. |
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46. |
Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army |
Strategic Rocket Force; Strategic Rocket Force Command of KPA; Strategic Force; Strategic Forces |
Pyongyang, DPRK |
2.6.2017 |
The Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army is in charge of all DPRK ballistic missile programs and is responsible for SCUD and NODONG launches. |
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Foreign Trade Bank |
a) Mooyokbank b) Korea Trading Bank |
Address: FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY |
4.8.2017 |
Foreign Trade Bank is a state-owned bank and acts as the DPRK’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. |
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48. |
Korean National Insurance Company (KNIC) |
Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) Korea Foreign Insurance Company |
Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
4.8.2017 |
The Korean National Insurance Company is a DPRK financial and insurance company and is affiliated with Office 39. |
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49. |
Koryo Credit Development Bank |
Daesong Credit Development Bank; Koryo Global Credit Bank; Koryo Global Trust Bank |
Pyongyang, DPRK |
4.8.2017 |
Koryo Credit Development Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK's economy. |
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50. |
Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies |
Mansudae Art Studio |
Yanggakdo International Hotel, RYUS, Pyongyang, DPRK |
4.8.2017 |
Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies engaged in, facilitated, or was responsible for the exportation of workers from the DPRK to other nations for construction-related activities including for statues and monuments to generate revenue for the Government of the DPRK or the Workers’ Party of Korea. The Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies has been reported to conduct business in countries in Africa and Southeast Asia including Algeria, Angola, Botswana, Benin, Cambodia, Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Malaysia, Mozambique, Madagascar, Namibia, Syria, Togo, and Zimbabwe. |
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51. |
Central Military Commission of the Worker's Party of Korea (CMC) |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
11.9.2017 |
The Central Military Commission is responsible for the development and implementation of the Workers' Party of Korea's military policies, commands and controls the DPRK's military, and directs the country's military defence industries in coordination with the State Affairs Commission. |
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52. |
Organization and Guidance Department (OGD) |
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DPRK |
11.9.2017 |
The Organization and Guidance Department is a very powerful body of the Worker's Party of Korea. It directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea, the DPRK's military, and the DPRK's government administration. It also purports to control the political affairs of all of the DPRK and is instrumental in implementing the DPRK's censorship policies. |
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Propaganda and Agitation Department (PAD) |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
11.9.2017 |
The Propaganda and Agitation Department has full control over the media, which it uses as a tool to control the public on behalf of the DPRK leadership. The Propaganda and Agitation Department also engages in or is responsible for censorship by the Government of the DPRK, including newspaper and broadcast censorship. |
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Ministry of the People's Armed Forces (MPAF) |
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Pyongyang, DPRK |
22.12.2017 |
The Ministry of the People's Armed Forces manages the general administrative and logistical needs of the Korean People's Army. |
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55. |
CHANG AN SHIPPING & TECHNOLOGY |
CHANG AN SHIPPING AND TECHNOLOGY |
Room 2105, DL1849, Trend Centre, 29-31 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner, ship manager, and commercial manager of Panama-flagged vessel HUA FU, a cargo ship that loaded DPRK coal at Najin DPRK on September 24, 2017. |
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CHONMYONG SHIPPING CO |
CHON MYONG SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED |
Address: Kalrimgil 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Saemaul 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5571322 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of CHON MYONG 1, a DPRK-flagged vessel that conducted ship-to-ship transfer of fuel in late December 2017. |
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FIRST OIL JV CO LTD |
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Address: Jongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5963351 |
30.3.2018 |
Owner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. |
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HAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP |
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Address: Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5787684 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of the DPRK tanker NAM SAN 8, which is believed to have been involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil, and owner of vessel HAP JANG GANG 6. |
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HUAXIN SHIPPING HONGKONG LTD |
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Room 2105, Trend Centre, 29-31 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China |
30.3.2018 |
Ship and commercial manager of the ASIA BRIDGE 1. Hong Kong-owned vessel, the probable ‘ASIA BRIDGE 1’ was instructed on October 19, 2017 by Huaxin Shipping to make preparations for entry into Nampo, DPRK to receive a shipment of coal bound for Vietnam. The ‘ASIA BRIDGE 1’ was instructed by an unidentified employee of Huaxin Shipping Ltd to make preparations to receive 8 000 metric tons of coal and then sail to Cam Pha, Vietnam. The master of the vessel was instructed to cover the ship's name and other markings using canvas while in port at Nampo. |
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60. |
KINGLY WON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD |
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Trust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH 96960, Marshall Islands |
30.3.2018 |
In 2017, Tsang Yung Yuan (aka Neil Tsang) and Kingly Won attempted to engage in an oil deal valued at over $1 million with a petroleum company in a third country to illicitly transfer to the DPRK. Kingly Won acted as a broker for that petroleum company and a Chinese company that reached out to Kingly Won to purchase marine oil on its behalf. |
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61. |
KOREA ACHIM SHIPPING CO |
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Address: Sochang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK IMO number: 5936312 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of DPRK tanker CHON MA SAN. DPRK-flagged CHON MA SAN prepared for likely ship to ship transfer operations in late January 2018. The master of the DPRK-flagged motor tanker YU JONG 2 reported on November 18, 2017 to an unidentified DPRK-based controller that the vessel was avoiding a storm in advance of a ship to ship transfer. The master suggested that the YU JONG 2 load fuel oil before the DPRK-flagged tanker CHON MA SAN since the CHON MA SAN’s larger size was better suited to conduct ship to ship transfers in a storm. After the CHON MA SAN loaded fuel oil from a vessel, the YU JONG 2 loaded 1 168 kilolitres of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation. |
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62. |
KOREA ANSAN SHIPPING COMPANY |
a) KOREA ANSAN SHPG COMPANY b) Korea Ansan SHPG CO |
Address: Pyongchon 1-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5676084 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of DPRK tanker AN SAN 1 believed to have been involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil. |
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63. |
KOREA MYONGDOK SHIPPING CO |
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Address: Chilgol 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5985863 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of the YU PHYONG 5. In late November 2017, the YU PHYONG 5 conducted a ship-to-ship transfer of 1 721 metric tons of fuel oil. |
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64. |
KOREA SAMJONG SHIPPING |
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Address: Tonghung-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5954061 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of DPRK tankers SAM JONG 1 and SAM JONG 2. Both vessels are believed to have imported refined petroleum to DPRK in violation of UN sanctions in late January 2018. |
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65. |
KOREA SAMMA SHIPPING CO |
Korea Samma SHPG CO |
Address: Rakrang 3-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5145892 |
30.3.2018 |
A DPRK-flagged tanker, SAM MA 2 owned by Korea Samma Shipping Company, conducted a ship-to-ship transfer of oil and fabricated documents in mid-October 2017, loading almost 1 600 metric tons of fuel oil in one transaction. The ship master was instructed to erase SAMMA SHIPPING and the Korean words found on the ship’s seal and instead put ‘Hai Xin You 606’ to mask its identity as a DPRK vessel. |
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66. |
KOREA YUJONG SHIPPING CO LTD |
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Puksong 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Company Number IMO 5434358 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of the DPRK tanker YU JONG 2, which loaded 1 168 kiloliters of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation. |
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67. |
KOTI CORP |
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Address: Panama City, Panama; IMO number: 5982254 |
30.3.2018 |
Ship manager and commercial manager of the Panama-flagged vessel KOTI, which conducted ship-to-ship transfers of likely petroleum product to the DPRK-flagged KUM UN SAN 3 on December 9, 2017. |
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68. |
MYOHYANG SHIPPING CO |
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Address: Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyondae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5988369 |
30.3.2018 |
Ship manager of DPRK oil products tanker YU SON, which is believed to have been involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil. |
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69. |
PAEKMA SHIPPING CO |
Care of First Oil JV Co Ltd |
Jongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. |
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70. |
PHYONGCHON SHIPPING & MARINE |
PHYONGCHON SHIPPING AND MARINE |
Address: Otan-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO number: 5878561 |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner of DPRK tanker JI SONG 6, which is believed to have been involved in ship to ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. The company also owns vessels JI SONG 8 and WOORY STAR. |
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71. |
PRO-GAIN GROUP CORPORATION |
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30.3.2018 |
Company owned or controlled by Tsang Yung Yuan and involved in illicit transfers of DPRK coal. |
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72. |
SHANGHAI DONGFENG SHIPPING CO LTD |
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Room 601, 433, Chifeng Lu, Hongkou Qu, Shanghai, 200083, China |
30.3.2018 |
Registered owner, ship and commercial manager of the DONG FENG 6, a vessel that loaded coal at Hamhung, DPRK on July 11, 2017 for export in violation of UN sanctions. |
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73. |
SHEN ZHONG INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING |
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Unit 503, 5th Floor, Silvercord Tower 2, 30, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China |
30.3.2018 |
Ship and commercial manager of HAO FAN 2 and HAO FAN 6, St Kitts-Nevis-flagged vessels. The HAO FAN 6 loaded coal at Nampo, DPRK on August 27, 2017. HAO FAN 2 loaded North Korean coal at Nampo, DPRK on June 3, 2017. |
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74. |
WEIHAI WORLD-SHIPPING FREIGHT |
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Address: 419-201, Tongyi Lu, Huancui Qu, Weihai, Shandong 264200, China; IMO number: 5905801 |
30.3.2018 |
Ship and commercial manager of the XIN GUANG HAI, a vessel that on loaded coal at Taean, DPRK, on 27 October 2017 and had an ETA of 14 November 2017 to Cam Pha, Vietnam, but it did not arrive. |
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75. |
YUK TUNG ENERGY PTE LTD |
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Address: 80 Raffles Place, #17-22 UOB Plaza, Singapore, 048624, Singapore; IMO number: 5987860 |
30.3.2018 |
Ship manager and commercial manager of the YUK TUNG, which conducted ship-to-ship transfer of refined petroleum product. |
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ANNEX II
List of persons referred to in point (b) of Article 23(1) and of persons and entities referred to in point (b) of Article 27(1)
I. Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them
A. Persons
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Name |
Alias |
Identifying information |
Date of designation |
Statement of Reasons |
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1. |
CHON Chi Bu 전지부 |
CHON Chi-bu |
Gender: male |
22.12.2009 |
Member of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy, former technical director of Yongbyon. Photographs connected him to nuclear reactor in Syria before it was bombed by Israel in 2007. |
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3. |
O Kuk-Ryol 오극렬 |
O Kuk Ryol |
DOB: 7.1.1930 POB: Jilin Province, China. Gender: male |
22.12.2009 |
Korean People’s Army General, former deputy Chairman of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK, responsible for supervising the acquisition from other countries of advanced technology for nuclear and ballistic programmes. Former Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea, Central Committee. |
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4. |
PAK Jae-gyong 박재경 |
PAK Chae-Kyong PAK Jae Gyong |
DOB: 10.6.1933 Passport number: 554410661 Gender: male |
22.12.2009 |
General of the Korean People’s Army. Former Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the People’s Armed Forces and former Deputy Director of the Logistics Bureau of the People’s Armed Forces (military adviser to late Kim Jong-Il). Present at KIM Jong Un’s inspection of Strategic Rocket Force Command in 2012. Former member of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea. President of the Korean Committee of Veterans against Imperialism. |
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5. |
RYOM Yong 렴영 |
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Gender: male |
22.12.2009 |
Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the United Nations), in charge of international relations. |
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6. |
SO Sang-kuk 서상국 |
SO Sang Kuk |
DOB: 30.11.1938 Gender: male |
22.12.2009 |
Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics, Kim Il Sung University. |
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7. |
KIM Yong Chol 김영철 |
KIM Yong-Chol; KIM Young-Chol; KIM Young-Cheol; KIM Young-Chul |
DOB: 1946 POB: Pyongan-Pukto, DPRK Gender: male |
19.12.2011 |
Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau, the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and, until June 2022, Director of the United Front Department. Former commander of Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), an entity sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council. |
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8. |
CHOE Kyong-song 최경성 |
CHOE Kyong song |
DOB: 1945 Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Colonel General in the Korean People’s Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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9. |
CHOE Yong-ho 최용호 |
CHOE Yong Ho |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Colonel General in the Korean People’s Army/Korean People’s Army Air Force General. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Commander of Korean People’s Army Air Force and Anti-aircraft force. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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10. |
HONG Sung-Mu 홍승무 |
HONG Sung Mu |
DOB: 1.1.1942 Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). The MID – designated by the UN Security Council on 2 March 2016 – is involved in key aspects of the DPRK’s missile programme. The MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles, including research and development programmes. As such, Hong is responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear arms-related, ballistic-missile-related, or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. He witnessed the launch of the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile on 28 November 2017. Participated in a meeting of the Central Military Commission of the Korean Workers’ Party in July 2020 dedicated to ‘deterrence from war’, a euphemism used to refer to the DPRK nuclear programme. Re-elected to Party Central Committee in January 2021. |
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11. |
JO Kyongchol 조경철 |
JO Kyong Chol |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
General in the Korean People’s Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Director of the Military Security Command. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Accompanied Kim Jong Un to largest-ever long-range artillery fire drill. Re-elected to Party Central Committee in January 2021. |
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12. |
KIM Chun-sam 김춘삼 |
KIM Chun Sam |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Lieutenant General, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Former Director of the Operations Department of the Military Headquarters of the Korean People’s Army and first vice chief of the Military Headquarters. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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13. |
KIM Chun-sop 김춘섭 |
KIM Chun Sop |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Former director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). The MID – designated by the UN Security Council on 2 March 2016 – is involved in key aspects of the DPRK’s missile programme. The MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles, including research and development programmes. Former member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Present at a photo session for those who contributed to successful SLBM test in May 2015. |
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14. |
KIM Jong-gak |
KIM Jong Gak |
DOB: 20.7.1941 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Former Director of the General Political Department of the Korean’s People’s Army. Vice Marshal in the Korean People’s Army, rector of the Military University of Kim Il-Sung, former Minister of the People’s Armed Forces and former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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15. |
KIM Rak Kyom |
KIM Rak-gyom; KIM Rak Gyom |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Four Star General, former Commander of the Strategic Rocket Force, an entity designated by the United Nations, which comprises four strategic and tactical missile units, including the KN-08 (ICBM) brigade. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Media reports identified KIM as attending the April 2016 ICBM engine test with KIM Jong Un. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Ordered ballistic rocket firing drill. |
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16. |
KIM Won-hong 김원홍 |
KIM Won Hong |
DOB: 7.1.1945 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Passport number: 745310010 Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
General of the Korean People’s Army. Former First Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the Korean People’s Army. Former Director of the State Security Department. Former Minister of State Security. Former Member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea and National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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17. |
PAK Jong-chon 박정천 |
PAK Jong Chon |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Member of the Presidium of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, Vice-Chairman of the Central Military Commission, Secretary of the Central Committee of the Worker’s Party of Korea and Member of the State Affairs Commission. Marshal and former Chief of the General Staff. Performed the formal review at the 25 April 2022 military parade, which with his current positions indicate his continuing role in and responsibility for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Elected to the Party Central Committee, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee and the Central Military Commission in January 2021. |
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18. |
LI Yong-ju 리용주 |
RI Yong Ju |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Admiral of the Korean People’s Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Former Commander in chief of the Korean People’s Navy, which is involved in the development of ballistic-missile programmes and in the development of the nuclear capacities of the DPRK naval forces. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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19. |
SON Chol-ju 손철주 |
SON Chol Ju |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Colonel General of the Korean People’s Army. Vice Director, Guidance Bureau of the Korean People’s Army General Political Bureau and former Political Director of the Air and Anti-Air Forces, which oversee the development of modernised anti-aircraft rockets. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Son was listed as participating in a meeting of the Central Military Commission in May 2020 as Deputy Director responsible for the organisation of the Korean People’s Army. |
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20. |
YUN Jong-rin 윤정린 |
YUN Jong Rin |
Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
General of the Korean People’s Army, former commander of the Supreme Guard Command. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea and member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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21. |
HONG Yong Chil 홍영칠 |
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Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). The MID – designated by the UNSC on 2 March 2016 – is involved in key aspects of the DPRK’s missile programme. The MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles, including R&D programmes. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences – also designated in August 2010 – are subordinate to the MID. Hong was described in 2019 as one of the leading officials in the field of national defence science. He accompanied Kim Jong Un during the firing of a new type of tactical guided weapon, and during the inspection of a new type of submarine under construction. He was one of the scientists congratulated by Kim Jong Un in 2017 for the launch of the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and observed earlier engine tests and other ballistic launches. In 2016, he accompanied Kim Jong Un to a meeting with scientists in which research to mount nuclear warheads on tactical and strategic missiles was discussed. He may have played a significant role in the DPRK’s nuclear test on 6 January 2016. As such, he is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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22. |
RI Hak Chol 리학철 |
RI Hak Chul; RI Hak Cheol |
DOB: 19.1.1963 or 8.5.1966 Passport numbers: 381320634, PS- 563410163 Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
President of Green Pine Associated Corporation (‘Green Pine’). According to the UN Sanctions Committee in 2012, Green Pine had taken over many of the activities of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). KOMID was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK’s primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. Green Pine was also seen as responsible for approximately half of the arms and related materiel exported by the DPRK. Green Pine was identified for sanctions for exporting arms or related materiel from the DPRK. Green Pine specialises in the production of maritime military craft and armaments, such as submarines, military boats and missile systems, and has exported torpedoes and technical assistance to Iranian defence-related firms. Green Pine has been designated by the UNSC. |
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23. |
YUN Chang Hyok 윤창혁 |
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DOB: 9.8.1965 Gender: male |
20.5.2016 |
Deputy Director of the Satellite Control Centre, National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA), which Kim Jong Un visited prior to the intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test on 24 March 2022. NADA is subject to sanctions under UNSCR 2270 (2016) for involvement in the DPRK’s development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets. UNSCR 2270 (2016) condemned the DPRK’s satellite launch of 7 February 2016 for using ballistic missile technology and being in serious violation of Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) and 2094 (2013). As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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24. |
RI Myong Su 리명수 |
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DOB: 1937 POB: Myongchon, North Hamgyong, DPRK Gender: male |
7.4.2017 |
Vice Marshall of the Korean People’s Army, first vice commander of the Korean People’s Army Supreme Command. Until 2018, member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chief of Staff of the People’s Armed Forces. Chief military representative at a state funeral in May 2022, but described as veteran in an April 2022 parade. Ri Myong Su has been influential in national defence matters including the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Ri is a member of the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA). |
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25. |
SO Hong Chan 서홍찬 |
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DOB: 30.12.1957 POB: Kangwon, DPRK Passport: PD836410105 Passport date of expiration: 27.11.2021 Gender: male |
7.4.2017 |
Former First Vice-Minister of the People’s Armed Forces, former Director General of the Rear Services Bureau and former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea. Re-elected as a Member of the Central Committee in January 2021. In this capacity, So Hong Chan is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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26. |
WANG Chang Uk 왕창욱 |
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DOB: 29.5.1960 Gender: male |
7.4.2017 |
Minister for Industry and Atomic Energy, promoted to full Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee in December 2021. In this capacity, Wang Chang Uk is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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27. |
JANG Chol 장철 |
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DOB: 31.3.1961 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Passport number: 563310042 Gender: male |
7.4.2017 |
Member of the State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission and former president of the State Academy of Sciences, an organisation dedicated to the development of technological and scientific capacities of the DPRK. In this latter capacity, Jang Chol held a strategic position for the development of DPRK nuclear activities. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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28. |
KIM Su Gil 김수길 |
KIM Su-Gil |
DOB: 1950 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
21.4.2022 |
In his capacity as Director of the Korean People’s Army General Political Bureau between 2018 and 2021 and a Member of the State Affairs Commission between 2019 and 2021, he was responsible for the implementation of the Korean Workers’ Party decisions, related to the development of nuclear and ballistic programmes in violation of United Nations Security Council Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017), and 2397 (2017). |
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29. |
JON Il Ho 전일호 |
JON Il-Ho |
DOB: 1955 or 1956 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
21.4.2022 |
In his capacity as a ‘leading official in the field of national defence science’, he plays a major role in and is responsible for the development of the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction programmes. Promoted to Colonel General in August 2019, recipient of the February 16 Science and Technology Prize, Director of the Research Institute of Automation and Institute Director of Kim Chaek University of Technology, and Vice Director of a Department of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party, he participated at the launches of the Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on 4 July 2017 and 28 July 2017, as well as most other missile launches in 2017, 2019 and March 2020. |
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30. |
JONG Sung Il 정승일 |
JONG Sung-Il |
DOB: 20.3.1961 Passport number: 927240105 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
21.4.2022 |
In his capacity as a ‘Senior Party Official’ and ‘leading official in the field of national defence science’ and identified by a UN Member State as a former Vice-Director of the Munitions Industry Department of the Central Committee of Workers’ Party of Korea in 2017, he plays a major role in and is responsible for the development of the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction programmes, in particular ballistic missiles. He was present during the Hwasong-14 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) tests on 4 July 2017 and 28 July 2017 and present during ballistic missiles/large Multiple Launch Rocket System launches on 24 August 2019 and 10 September 2019. |
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31. |
YU Jin 유진 |
YU Jin |
DOB: 1960 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
21.4.2022 |
In his capacity as Director of the Munitions Industry Department and Alternative Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of Workers’ Party of Korea, he is responsible for playing a major role in the development of the DPRK’s weapons of mass destruction programmes both in nuclear and ballistic fields. He accompanied Kim Jong Un to the National Aerospace Development Administration prior to the March 2022 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launch and took part in the 2021 National Defence Exhibition, which displayed apparently new weapons systems. As Deputy Director he was present during the Hwasong-14 ICBM tests of 4 July 2017 and 28 July 2017, as well as Kim Jong Un’s inspection of a new type of submarine, which the DPRK indicated was intended for the ‘strategic’ purpose of deploying submarine-launched ballistic missiles, possibly capable of carrying nuclear warheads, on 22 July 2019 and the ballistic missile launches of 25 July and 30 July 2019, and 2 August 2019. |
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32. |
KIM Kwang Yon 김광연 |
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DOB: 30.7.1966 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport number : 563210059 (expired 2018); 654410104 (expired 2019) |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) in Southern Africa, KIM Kwang Yon takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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33. |
KIM Su Il 김수일 |
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DOB: 4.3.1985 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport number: 108220348; 745220480 Address: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam |
12.12.2022 |
Since 2016, KIM Su Il has been an agent in Viet Nam for the Munitions Industry Department, performing economic, trading, mining and shipping activities associated with the Department’s business activities to earn foreign currency for the DPRK. He is involved in the export of DPRK products such as anthracite and titanium concentrate. He also earned foreign currency by importing and exporting raw materials to and from the DPRK and exporting Vietnamese goods to China and other countries. He is therefore responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
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34. |
PAK Kwang Hun 박광훈 |
BAK Gwang Hun |
DOB: 1970 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), PAK Kwang Hun takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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35. |
KIM Ho Kyu 김호규 |
KIM Ho Gyu |
DOB: 15.9.1970 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation Function or profession : Representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong) Deputy Consul at DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), KIM Ho Kyu takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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36. |
JONG Yong Nam 정영남 |
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DOB: 26.1.1966 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport number: PS 927120050 Address: Minsk, Belarus Function or profession: Representative in Minsk of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences of the DPRK |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative in Minsk, Belarus, of an organisation with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in the DPRK, JONG Yong Nam takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
B. Entities
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Name |
Alias |
Location |
Date of designation |
Other information |
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1. |
Korea Pugang mining and Machinery Corporation ltd |
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22.12.2009 |
Subsidiary of Korea Ryongbong General Corporation (entity designated by the UNSC, 24.4.2009); operates facilities for the production of aluminium powder, which can be used in missiles. |
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2. |
Korean Ryengwang Trading Corporation |
KOREA RYONGWANG TRADING CORPORATION |
Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK |
22.12.2009 |
Subsidiary of Korea Ryongbong General Corporation (entity designated by the UNSC, 24.4.2009). |
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3. |
Sobaeku United Corp |
Sobaeksu United Corp. |
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22.12.2009 |
State-owned company, involved in research into, and the acquisition, of sensitive products and equipment. It possesses several deposits of natural graphite, which provide raw material for two processing facilities, which, inter alia, produce graphite blocks that can be used in missiles. |
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4. |
Yongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Centre 녕변 원자력 연구소 영변 원자력 연구소 |
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22.12.2009 |
Facilities capable of producing fissile material for military uses, including a 5MW (e) reactor, a plutonium reprocessing facility (radio-chemical laboratory), and a reported uranium enrichment facility. Centre maintained by the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the UNSC, 16.7.2009). In its final report of March 2022, the Panel of Experts set up pursuant to UN Security Council Resolution 1874 noted the completion of external work on a light-water reactor and the construction of other buildings at the site, as well as indications that the 5MW (e) reactor was operational in 2021. Plumes of steam from the uranium dioxide production building indicated that the DPRK would continue production of fissile material. |
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5. |
Korean People’s Army 조선인민군 |
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16.10.2017 |
The Korean People’s Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK’s nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017). |
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6. |
Ministry of Rocket Industry 로케트공업부 |
Rocket Industry Department |
Pyongchon, DPRK |
12.12.2022 |
The UN Panel of Experts received information on an individual employed by companies linked to the Ministry of Rocket Industry who is involved in the procurement of finance through the sale of voice-phishing hacking applications. The UN Panel of Experts has also received information from multiple UN Member States on an individual procuring aluminium powder and other commodities known to be used in solid-fuel propellant for the Ministry of Rocket Industry. The UN Panel reports that the Ministry of Rocket Industry is an agency of the Munitions Industry Department. As the Munitions Industry Department is responsible for the development of nuclear and missile technology, the funding procured by the Ministry of Rocket Industry could be used to support the development of nuclear and missile technology prohibited by UNSCRs. |
II. Persons and entities providing financial services or the transfer of assets or resources that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes
A. Persons
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Name |
Alias |
Identifying information |
Date of designation |
Statement of Reasons |
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1. |
JON Il-chun 전일춘 |
JON Il Chun |
DOB: 24.8.1941 Gender: male |
22.12.2010 |
Former Director of ‘Office 39’, an office of the Worker’s Party of Korea responsible for acquiring hard currency, and former Director General of the State Development Bank. In this capacity, he was responsible for procuring financial resources that could be used to support the nuclear and ballistic missile programme. ‘Office 39’ was also in charge of bypassing sanctions by purchasing goods through DPRK diplomatic representations. Representative of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK, he was elected director-general of the State Development Bank in March 2010. Elected Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee alternate member in May 2016 at the 7th Party Congress of Workers’ Party of Korea. |
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2. |
KIM Tong-un 김동운 |
KIM Tong Un |
DOB: 1.11.1936 Gender: male |
22.12.2009 |
Former director of ‘Office 39’ of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which was involved in proliferation financing. He may have also worked in another Party unit, ‘Office 38’, to raise funds for the leadership and elites that could have supported the nuclear and ballistic missile programme. |
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3. |
KIM Yong Nam 김영남 |
KIM Yong-Nam, KIM Young-Nam, KIM Yong-Gon |
DOB: 2.12.1947 POB: Sinuju, DPRK Gender: male |
20.4.2018 |
KIM Yong Nam has been identified by the Panel of Experts as an agent of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, an entity that has been designated by the United Nations. He and his son KIM Su Gwang have been identified by the Panel of Experts as engaging in a pattern of deceptive financial practices, which could have contributed to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. KIM Yong Nam opened various current and savings accounts in the European Union and was involved in various large bank transfers to bank accounts in the European Union or to accounts outside the European Union while working as a diplomat, including to accounts in the name of his son KIM Su Gwang and daughter-in-law KIM Kyong Hui. |
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4. |
DJANG Tcheul Hy 장철희 |
JANG Tcheul-hy, JANG Cheul-hy, JANG Chol-hy, DJANG Cheul-hy, DJANG Chol-hy, DJANG Tchoul-hy, KIM Tcheul-hy |
DOB: 11.5.1950 POB: Kangwon Gender: female |
20.4.2018 |
DJANG Tcheul Hy was involved together with her husband KIM Yong Nam, her son KIM Su Gwang and her daughter-in-law KIM Kyong Hui in a pattern of deceptive financial practices, which could have contributed to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. She was the owner of several bank accounts in the European Union, which were opened by her son KIM Su Gwang in her name. She was also involved in several bank transfers from accounts from her daughter-in-law KIM Kyong Hui to bank accounts outside the Union. |
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5. |
KIM Su Gwang 김수광 |
KIM Sou-Kwang, KIM Sou-Gwang, KIM Son-Kwang, KIM Su-Kwang, KIM Soukwang, KIM Su-gwang, KIM Son-gwang |
DOB: 18.8.1976 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Diplomat, DPRK Embassy, Belarus Gender: male |
20.4.2018 |
KIM Su Gwang has been identified by the Panel of Experts as an agent of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, an entity that has been designated by the United Nations. He and his father KIM Yong Nam have been identified by the Panel of Experts as engaging in a pattern of deceptive financial practices, which could have contributed to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. KIM Su Gwang opened multiple bank accounts in several Member States, including under family members’ names. He was involved in various large bank transfers to bank accounts in the European Union or to accounts outside the European Union while working as a diplomat, including to accounts in the name of his spouse KIM Kyong Hui. |
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6. |
KIM Kyong Hui 김경희 |
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DOB: 6.5.1981 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Gender: female |
20.4.2018 |
KIM Kyong Hui was involved together with her husband KIM Su Gwang, her father-in-law KIM Yong Nam and her mother-in-law DJANG Tcheul Hy in a pattern of deceptive financial practices, which could have contributed to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. She received several bank transfers from her husband KIM Su Gwang and father-in-law KIM Yong Nam, and transferred money to accounts outside the Union in her name or the name of her mother-in-law, DJANG Tcheul Hy. |
B. Entities
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Alias |
Location |
Date of designation |
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III. Persons and entities involved in the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or of items, materials, equipment, goods or technology which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes
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A. |
Persons |
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B. |
Entities |
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Name |
Alias |
Identifying information |
Date of designation |
Reasons |
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1. |
Unica |
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Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China IMO: 8514306 |
12.12.2022 |
The oil tanker and delivery vessel Unica actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the DPRK, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). Unica is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee. Unica is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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2. |
New Konk |
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Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker Owner: New Konk Ocean International Company Limited Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China IMO: 9036387 |
12.12.2022 |
The oil tanker and delivery vessel New Konk actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). New Konk is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee. New Konk is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
ANNEX III
List of persons referred to in point (c) of Article 23(1) and point (c) of Article 27(1)
Persons
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Name |
Identifying information |
Date of designation |
Reasons |
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1. |
KIM Hyok Chan 김혁찬 |
Date of birth: 9.6.1970 Passport number: 563410191 |
16.10.2017 |
Kim Hyok Chan has served as Secretary at the DPRK embassy in Angola and as representative of Green Pine, a UN listed entity, including negotiating contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions. |
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2. |
CHOE Chan Il 촤찬일 |
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22.1.2018 |
Director of the Dandong office of Korea Heungjin Trading Company, a UN designated entity. Korea Heungjin is used by KOMID, another UN designated entity, for trading purposes. KOMID was designated by the UN Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK’s primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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3. |
KIM Chol Nam 김철남 |
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22.1.2018 |
Director of the Dandong branch of Sobaeksu United Corp. which has been designated by the Union. Representative of the Beijing branch of Korea Changgwang Trading Corporation, which has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as an alias of KOMID. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK’s primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. |
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4. |
JON Chol Young a.k.a.: JON Chol Yong 전철영 |
Date of birth: 30.4.1975 Passport number: 563410192 Diplomat DPRK Embassy, Angola |
22.1.2018 |
Former representative in Angola of Green Pine Associated Corporation and DPRK diplomat accredited to Angola. Green Pine has been designated by the UN for activities including violating the UN arms embargo. Green Pine has also negotiated contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions. |
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5. |
AN Jong Hyuk a.k.a.: An Jong Hyok 안정혁 안종혁 |
Date of birth: 14.3.1970 Passport number: 563410155 |
22.1.2018 |
Representative of Saeng Pil Trading Corporation, an alias of Green Pine Associated Corporation, and DPRK diplomat in Egypt. Green Pine has been designated by the UN for activities including breach of the UN arms embargo. An Jong Hyuk was authorized to conduct all types of business on behalf of Saeng Pil, including signing and implementing contracts and banking business. The company specializes in the construction of naval vessels and the design, fabrication and installation of electronic communication and marine navigation equipment. |
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6. |
YUN Chol a.k.a. CHOL Yun 윤철 |
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22.1.2018 |
Yun Chol has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as contact person of the DPRK Company General Precious Metal involved in the sale of lithium-6, a UN prohibited nuclear-related item, and DPRK diplomat. General Precious Metal has previously been identified by the Union as an alias of the UN designated entity Green Pine. |
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7. |
CHOE Kwang Hyok 최광혁 |
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22.1.2018 |
Choe Kwang Hyok has served as a representative of Green Pine Associated Corporation, a UN designated entity. Choe Kwang Hyok has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as chief executive of Beijing King Helong International Trading Ltd, an alias of Green Pine. He has also been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as director of Hong Kong King Helong Int’l Trading Ltd and operator of the DPRK entity named Beijing representative office of Korea Unhasu Trading Company, which are also aliases of Green Pine. |
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8. |
KIM Chang Hyok a.k.a.: James Kim 김창혁 |
Date of birth: 29.4.1963 Place of birth: N. Hamgyong Passport number: 472130058 |
22.1.2018 |
Kim Chang Hyok has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as the representative of Pan Systems Pyongyang in Malaysia. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the European Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. Established multiple accounts in Malaysia in the name of front companies of ‘Glocom’, itself a front company of designated entity Pan Systems Pyongyang. |
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9. |
PARK Young Han 박영한 |
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22.1.2018 |
Director of Beijing New Technology which has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a front company of KOMID. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK’s primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. Legal representative of Guancaiweixing Trading Co., Ltd, which was identified by the UN Panel of Experts as the shipper of an intercepted shipment to Eritrea of military-related items in August 2012. |
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10. |
RYANG Su Nyo 량수니오 |
Date of birth: 11.8.1959 Place of birth: Japan |
22.1.2018 |
Director of Pan Systems Pyongyang. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. |
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11. |
PYON Won Gun 변원군 |
Date of birth: 13.3.1968 Place of birth: S. Phyongan Service passport number: 836220035 Passport number: 290220142 |
22.1.2018 |
Director of Glocom, a front company of Pan Systems Pyongyang. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. Glocom advertises radio communications equipment for military and paramilitary organizations. Pyon Won Gun has also been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a DPRK national operating Pan Systems Pyongyang. |
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12. |
PAE Won Chol 배원철 |
Date of birth: 30.8.1969 Place of birth: Pyongyang Diplomatic passport number: 654310150 |
22.1.2018 |
Pae Won Chol has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a DPRK national operating Pan Systems Pyongyang. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the European Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. |
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13. |
RI Sin Song 리신송 |
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22.1.2018 |
Ri Sin Song has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a DPRK national operating Pan Systems Pyongyang. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. |
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14. |
KIM Sung Su 김성수 |
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22.1.2018 |
Kim Sung Su has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as representative of Pan Systems Pyongyang in China. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. |
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15. |
KIM Pyong Chol 김병철 |
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22.1.2018 |
Kim Pyong Chol has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a DPRK national operating Pan Systems Pyongyang. Pan Systems Pyongyang has been designated by the Union for assisting in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations. |
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16. |
CHOE Kwang Su 최광수 |
Date of birth: 20.4.1955 Passport number: 381210143 (expiration date: 3.6.2016) |
22.1.2018 |
Choe Kwang Su has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as a representative of Haegeumgang Trading Company. In this capacity Choe Kwang Su signed a DPRK – Mozambique military cooperation contract in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions. The contract concerned the supply of arms and arm-related material to Monte Binga, a company controlled by the Government of Mozambique. |
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17. |
PAK In Su a.k.a.: Daniel Pak 박인수 |
Date of birth: 22.5.1957 Place of birth: N. Hamgyong Diplomatic passport number: 290221242 |
22.1.2018 |
Pak In Su has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as being involved in activities related to the sale of coal from DPRK in Malaysia in violation of the prohibitions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions. |
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18. |
SON Young-Nam 손영남 |
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22.1.2018 |
Son Young-Nam has been identified by the UN Panel of Experts as being involved in the smuggling of gold and other items to the DPRK in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions. |
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19. |
KIM Il-Su a.k.a. KIM Il Su 김일수 |
DOB: 2.9.1965 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK |
3.7.2015 |
Manager in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised chief representative of KNIC in Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction. |
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20. |
KANG Song-Sam a.k.a. KANG Song Sam |
DOB: 5.7.1972 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK. |
3.7.2015 |
Former authorised representative of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) in Hamburg, continues to act for or on behalf of KNIC or at its direction. |
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21. |
CHOE Chun-Sik a.k.a. CHOE Chun Sik 최천식 |
DOB: 23.12.1963 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Passport number: 745132109 Valid until 12.2.2020 |
3.7.2015 |
Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction. |
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22. |
SIN Kyu-Nam a.k.a. SIN Kyu Nam 신규남 |
DOB: 12.9.1972 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Passport number: PO472132950 |
3.7.2015 |
Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised representative of KNIC in Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction. |
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23. |
PAK Chun-San a.k.a. PAK Chun San 박천산 |
DOB: 18.12.1953 POB: Pyongyang, DPRK Passport number: PS472220097 |
3.7.2015 |
Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang at least until December 2015 and former authorised chief representative of KNIC in Hamburg, continues to act for or on behalf of KNIC or at its direction. |
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24. |
SO Tong Myong 서동명 |
DOB: 10.9.1956 |
3.7.2015 |
Former president of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC), former KNIC Executive Management Committee Chairman (June 2012); former KNIC General Manager, September 2013, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction. |
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25. |
PAK Hwa Song a.k.a. PAK Hwa-Song 박화성 |
Co-founder of the CONGO ACONDE company POB: DPRK Passport number: 654331357 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) |
21.4.2022 |
Pak Hwa Song is engaged in sanctions evasion and responsible for supporting financially the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. He is co-founder of the CONGO ACONDE company, a front company of the PAEKHO TRADING CORPORATION. PAEKHO is involved in the export of statues to several Sub-Saharan countries in violation of UN sanctions. Pak also opened a bank account in a Lubumbashi branch of a Cameroon-based bank in violation of UNSC resolutions. Pak works with Hwang Kil Su. He provides financial services supporting the DPRK’s regime and nuclear programmes. |
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26. |
HWANG Kil Su a.k.a. HWANG Kil-Su 황길수 |
Co-founder of the CONGO ACONDE company POB: DPRK Passport number: 654331363 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) |
21.4.2022 |
Hwang Kil Su is engaged in sanctions evasion and responsible for supporting financially the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. He is co-founder of the CONGO ACONDE company, a front company of the PAEKHO TRADING CORPORATION. PAEKHO is involved in the export of statues to several Sub-Saharan countries in violation of UNSC resolutions. Hwang also opened a bank account in a Lubumbashi branch of a Cameroon-based bank in violation of UNSC resolutions. Hwang works with Pak Hwa Song. He provides financial services supporting the DPRK’s regime and nuclear programmes. |
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27. |
IM Song Sun a.k.a. IM Song-Sun |
Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
21.4.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative of the Corman Construction Company (Tong Bang), a front company for the UN-designated Mansudae Overseas Project (MOP) Group, Im Song Sun is engaged in sanctions evasion in violation of the provisions of UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397(2017). He has managed construction by this company in Senegal and has received payments on contracts awarded to MOP and Corman Construction, and therefore he is responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
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28. |
CHOE Song Chol a.k.a. CHOE Song-Chol |
Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
21.4.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative of the Corman Construction company (Tong Bang), a front company for UN-designated Mansudae Overseas Project Group, Choe Song Chol is engaged in sanctions evasion in violation of the provisions of UNSCRs 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017), 2375 (2017) or 2397(2017). He has managed construction by this company in Senegal and has received payments on contracts awarded to MOP and Corman Construction, and therefore he is responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
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29. |
KIL Jong Hun |
DOB: 7.8.1965 / 20.2.1972 Passport number: 563410081 / 472410022 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), Kil Jong Hun is responsible for providing assistance in arms procurement for Equatorial Guinea, thus evading the international arms embargo set out in relevant UNSCRs. He has been under US sanctions since 2015. Previously employed as the representative of the designated entity KOMID in Namibia under diplomatic status, he has set up a bank account in South Africa. Due to his position, he continues his proliferation activities for KOMID, providing valuable finance for the DPRK despite international sanctions. |
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30. |
PYON Kwang Chol |
DOB: 16.9.1964 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
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31. |
O Yong Ho |
DOB: 25.12.1961 Passport number: 108410041 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
12.12.2022 |
In his capacity as a representative in Moscow, Russian Federation, with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences, O Yong Ho takes part, under diplomatic status, in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. |
Entities
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Name (and possible aliases) |
Identifying information |
Date of designation |
Reasons |
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1. |
Korea International Exhibition Corporation 조선국제전람사 |
Address: Jungsong-dong, Central District, Sungri St, Pyonyang, DPRK Telephone: 850 2 381 5926 Email: kiec@silibank.net.kp |
16.10.2017 |
The Korea International Exhibition Corporation has assisted designated entities in the evasion of sanctions by hosting the Pyongyang International Trade Fair, which provides designated entities with the opportunity to breach UN sanctions by continuing economic activity. |
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2. |
Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation a.k.a. Rungrado Trading Corporation 조선릉라도무역총회사 |
Address: Segori-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK Telephone: 850-2-18111-3818022 Fax: 850-2-3814507 Email: rrd@co.chesin.com |
16.10.2017 |
The Panel of Experts reported that Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation has assisted in violating sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions through the sale of Scud missiles to Egypt. |
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3. |
Maritime Administrative Bureau a.k.a. Maritime Administration of DPR Korea 조선민주주의인민공화국 국가해사감독국 |
Address: Ryonhwa-2Dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK PO Box 416 Telephone: 850-2-18111 Ex 8059 Fax: 850 2 381 4410 Email: mab@silibank.net.kp Website: www.ma.gov.kp |
16.10.2017 |
The Maritime Administrative Bureau has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council including by renaming and re-registering assets of designated entities and providing false documentation to vessels subject to United Nations sanctions. |
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4. |
Pan Systems Pyongyang a.k.a. Wonbang Trading Co.; Glocom; International Golden Services; International Global System |
Address: Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, DPRK |
16.10.2017 |
Pan Systems has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, an entity that has been designated by the United Nations. |
|
5. |
Eritech Computer Assembly & Communication Technology PLC |
Address: Denden Street N028, Asmara, 257, Eritrea |
21.4.2022 |
Eritech Computer Assembly & Communication technology PLC is placed under the authority or under the direction of the Eritrean Defense Forces and is domiciled within their complex of the Asha Golgol Military Technical Center, used for the production, modification or repair of civil and military and paramilitary equipment. It is engaged in sanctions evasion and responsible for supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes since it was identified as the intended recipient in July 2016 of a shipment from China of military communications equipment of DPRK origin. Most of the equipment concerned came from GLOCOM, a DPRK company specialised in the supply of military transmission equipment, linked to the DPRK intelligence services in violation, in particular, of UNSCR 2270 (2016). |
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6. |
Korea General Corporation for External Construction (Aliases: KOGEN, GENCO) 조선대외건설총회사 |
Address: Taedonggang District, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
21.4.2022 |
The Korea General Corporation for External Construction (KOGEN), as a professional construction company abroad, relies on sending skilled workers abroad, according to the presentation made by the official DPRK internet portal Naenara, and has carried out projects in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Yemen, Russia, Libya and Mongolia. It has also established local branches, such as in Zambia. KOGEN is, thereby, engaged in sanctions evasion and responsible for supporting financially the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes as it transfers all or part of the wages of workers it sends abroad to the regime, a practice prohibited by UNSCR 2397 (2017). |
|
7. |
Chilsong Trading Corporation |
Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
21.4.2022 |
Chilsong Trading Corporation is engaged in sanctions evasion in violation of UNSCR 2270 (2016) and is responsible for supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes as it is notably represented by a DPRK citizen, CHOE Jin-myong, who markets military communications equipment and negotiated with the DAERYONGGANG TRADING CORPORATION, an entity sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council on 16 July 2009. |
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8. |
Korea Paekho Trading Corporation (Alias: Joson Paekho Muyok Hoesa) 조선백호무역회사 |
Address: Chongryu 3-dong, Taedonggang District, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea |
21.4.2022 |
Paekho Trading Corporation is an art company involved in constructing statues overseas, in exporting artwork statues produced by Paekho Art Studio, and facilitates illicit labour and access to international financial systems. It specifically targets development grants and loans, as well as foreign-direct investment earmarked for municipal projects. It is, thereby, engaged in sanctions evasion and responsible for supporting financially the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
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9. |
Korea Rounsan Trading Corporation 로은산무역회사 |
|
12.12.2022 |
The Korean Rounsan Trading Corporation is a subordinate company of the Ministry of Rocket Industry of the DPRK. As such, the entity is directly involved in providing support for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. The company is particularly involved in establishing joint ventures in the DPRK, promoting large-scale projects with Chinese companies, sending DPRK workers, and managing the procurement of large European equipment. |
ANNEX IV
LIST OF VESSELS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 18a(6)
Deflagged vessels
|
|
Vessel name |
IMO number |
Date of UN designation |
|
1. |
ASIA BRIDGE 1 Other information: M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha, Vietnam. |
8916580 |
30.3.2018 |
|
2. |
XIN GUANG HAI Other information: Merchant vessel M/V XIN GUANG HAI loaded DPRK coal at Taean, DPRK, on 27 October 2017 and transferred it to Port Klang, Malaysia, on 18 December 2017. |
9004700 |
30.3.2018 |
|
3. |
HUA FU Other information: M/V HUA FU loaded DPRK coal at Najin, DPRK, on 24 September 2017. |
9020003 |
30.3.2018 |
|
4. |
YUK TUNG Other information: M/V YUK TUNG engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V RYE SONG GANG in January 2018. |
9030591 |
30.3.2018 |
|
5. |
KOTI Other information: M/V KOTI engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V KUM UN SAN 3 on 9 December 2017. |
9417115 |
30.3.2018 |
|
6. |
DONG FENG 6 Other information: M/V DONG FENG 6 loaded DPRK coal at Hamhung, DPRK, on 11 July 2017, for export in violation of UN sanctions. |
9008201 |
30.3.2018 |
|
7. |
HAO FAN 2 Other information: M/V HAO FAN 2 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 3 June 2017, for export in violation of UN sanctions. |
8747604 |
30.3.2018 |
|
8. |
HAO FAN 6 Other information: M/V HAO FAN 6 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 27 August 2017. |
8628597 |
30.3.2018 |
|
9. |
JIN HYE Other information: M/V JIN HYE engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with M/V CHON MA SAN on 16 December 2017. |
8518572 |
30.3.2018 |
|
10. |
FAN KE Other information: M/V FAN KE loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, in September/October 2017. |
8914934 |
30.3.2018 |
|
11. |
WAN HENG 11 Other information: M/V WAN HENG 11 engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V RYE SONG GANG 1 on 13 February 2018. Wan Heng 11, formerly a Belize-flagged vessel, is now operating as a DPRK-flagged vessel named the KUMJINGANG3 or Kum Jin Gang 3. |
8791667 |
30.3.2018 |
|
12. |
MIN NING DE YOU 078 Other information: M/V MIN NING DE YOU engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V YU JONG 2 on 16 February 2018. |
Does not exist |
30.3.2018 |
|
13. |
SHANG YUAN BAO The merchant vessel M/V SHANG YUAN BAO engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with UN-designated DPRK vessel M/V PAEK MA on May 18, 2018. The SHANG YUAN BAO also engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with the DPRK vessel MYONG RYU 1 on June 2, 2018. |
8126070 |
16.10.2018 |
|
14. |
NEW REGENT The M/V NEW REGENT engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with DPRK oil tanker KUM UN SAN 3 on June 7, 2018. |
8312497 |
16.10.2018 |
|
15. |
KUM UN SAN 3 The DPRK oil tanker KUM UN SAN 3 engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with the M/V NEW REGENT on June 7, 2018. |
8705539 |
16.10.2018 |
Vessels directed to a port
Deregistered vessels
Vessels which are prohibited entry into ports
|
|
Vessel name |
IMO number |
Date of UN designation |
|
1. |
PETREL 8 Other information: na |
9562233 (MMSI: 620233000) |
3.10.2017 |
|
2. |
HAO FAN 6 Other information: na |
8628597 (MMSI: 341985000) |
3.10.2017 |
|
3. |
TONG SAN 2 Other information: na |
8937675 (MMSI: 445539000) |
3.10.2017 |
|
4. |
JIE SHUN Other information: na |
8518780 (MMSI: 514569000) |
3.10.2017 |
|
5. |
BILLIONS NO. 18 Other information: na |
9191773 |
28.12.2017 |
|
6. |
UL JI BONG 6 Other information: na |
9114555 |
28.12.2017 |
|
7. |
RUNG RA 2 Other information: na |
9020534 |
28.12.2017 |
|
8. |
RYE SONG GANG 1 Other information: na |
7389704 |
28.12.2017 |
|
9. |
CHON MYONG 1 Other information: DPRK oil tanker M/V CHON MYONG 1 conducted a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, in late December 2017. |
8712362 |
30.3.2018 |
|
10. |
AN SAN 1 Other information: DPRK tanker M/V AN SAN 1 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations, likely for oil, in late January 2018. |
7303803 |
30.3.2018 |
|
11. |
YU PHYONG 5 Other information: DPRK merchant vessel M/V YU PHONG 5 imported refined petroleum products to Nampo, DPRK, on 29 November 2017 through a ship-to-ship transfer conducted on 26 November 2017. |
8605026 |
30.3.2018 |
|
12. |
SAM JONG 1 Other information: DPRK merchant vessel M/V SAM JONG 1 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. |
8405311 |
30.3.2018 |
|
13. |
SAM JONG 2 Other information: DPRK merchant vessel M/V SAM JONG 2 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. |
7408873 |
30.3.2018 |
|
14. |
SAM MA 2 Other information: DPRK oil tanker M/V SAM MA 2 imported refined petroleum products in October, early November and mid-November 2017 through multiple ship-to-ship transfers. |
8106496 |
30.3.2018 |
|
15. |
YU JONG 2 Other information: DPRK oil tanker M/V YU JONG 2 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in November 2017. M/V YU JONG 2 was also involved in a ship-to-ship transfer operation, likely for oil, with M/V MIN NING DE YOU 078 on 16 February 2018. |
8604917 |
30.3.2018 |
|
16. |
PAEK MA Other information: DPRK vessel M/V PAEK MA was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. |
9066978 |
30.3.2018 |
|
17. |
JI SONG 6 Other information: DPRK tanker M/V JI SONG 6 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. |
8898740 |
30.3.2018 |
|
18. |
CHON MA SAN Other information: DPRK vessel M/V CHON MA SAN was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-November 2017. |
8660313 |
30.3.2018 |
|
19. |
NAM SAN 8 Other information: DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. |
8122347 |
30.3.2018 |
|
20. |
YU SON Other information: DPRK tanker M/V YU SON is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. |
8691702 |
30.3.2018 |
|
21. |
WOORY STAR Other information: DPRK cargo vessel M/V WOORY STAR is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. |
8408595 |
30.3.2018 |
|
22. |
ASIA BRIDGE 1 Other information: M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha,Vietnam. |
8916580 |
30.3.2018 |
|
23. |
XIN GUANG HAI Other information: Merchant vessel M/V XIN GUANG HAI loaded DPRK coal at Taean, DPRK, on 27 October 2017 and transferred it to Port Klang, Malaysia, on 18 December 2017. |
9004700 |
30.3.2018 |
|
24. |
HUA FU Other information: M/V HUA FU loaded DPRK coal at Najin, DPRK, on 24 September 2017. |
9020003 |
30.3.2018 |
|
25. |
YUK TUNG Other information: M/V YUK TUNG engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V RYE SONG GANG in January 2018. |
9030591 |
30.3.2018 |
|
26. |
KOTI Other information: M/V KOTI engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V KUM UN SAN 3 on 9 December 2017. |
9417115 |
30.3.2018 |
|
27. |
DONG FENG 6 Other information: M/V DONG FENG 6 loaded DPRK coal at Hamhung, DPRK, on 11 July 2017, for export in violation of UN sanctions. |
9008201 |
30.3.2018 |
|
28. |
HAO FAN 2 Other information: M/V HAO FAN 2 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 3 June 2017, for export in violation of UN sanctions. |
8747604 |
30.3.2018 |
|
29. |
HAO FAN 6 Other information: M/V HAO FAN 6 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 27 August 2017. |
8628597 |
30.3.2018 |
|
30. |
JIN HYE Other information: M/V JIN HYE engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer with M/V CHON MA SAN on 16 December 2017. |
8518572 |
30.3.2018 |
|
31. |
FAN KE Other information: M/V FAN KE loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, in September/October 2017. |
8914934 |
30.3.2018 |
|
32. |
WAN HENG 11 Other information: M/V WAN HENG 11 engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V RYE SONG GANG 1 on 13 February 2018. Wan Heng 11, formerly a Belize-flagged vessel, is now operating as a DPRK-flagged vessel named the KUMJINGANG3 or Kum Jin Gang 3. |
8791667 |
30.3.2018 |
|
33. |
MIN NING DE YOU 078 Other information: M/V MIN NING DE YOU engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V YU JONG 2 on 16 February 2018. |
Does not exist |
30.3.2018 |
|
34. |
SHANG YUAN BAO The merchant vessel M/V SHANG YUAN BAO engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with UN-designated DPRK vessel M/V PAEK MA on May 18, 2018. The SHANG YUAN BAO also engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with the DPRK vessel MYONG RYU 1 on June 2, 2018. |
8126070 |
16.10.2018 |
|
35. |
NEW REGENT The M/V NEW REGENT engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with DPRK oil tanker KUM UN SAN 3 on June 7, 2018. |
8312497 |
16.10.2018 |
|
36. |
KUM UN SAN 3 The DPRK oil tanker KUM UN SAN 3 engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with the M/V NEW REGENT on June 7, 2018. |
8705539 |
16.10.2018 |
Vessels subject to an asset freeze
|
|
Vessel name |
IMO number |
Designated as economic resources of |
Date of UN designation |
|
1. |
CHON MYONG 1 DPRK oil tanker M/V CHON MYONG 1 conducted a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, in late December 2017. |
8712362 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
2. |
AN SAN 1 DPRK tanker M/V AN SAN 1 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations, likely for oil, in late January 2018. |
7303803 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
3. |
YU PHYONG 5 DPRK merchant vessel M/V YU PHONG 5 imported refined petroleum products to Nampo, DPRK, on 29 November 2017 through a ship-to-ship transfer conducted on 26 November 2017. |
8605026 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
4. |
SAM JONG 1 DPRK merchant vessel M/V SAM JONG 1 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. |
8405311 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
5. |
SAM JONG 2 DPRK merchant vessel M/V SAM JONG 2 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. |
7408873 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
6. |
SAM MA 2 DPRK oil tanker M/V SAM MA 2 imported refined petroleum products in October, early November and mid-November 2017 through multiple ship-to-ship transfers. |
8106496 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
7. |
YU JONG 2 DPRK oil tanker M/V YU JONG 2 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in November 2017. M/V YU JONG 2 was also involved in a ship-to-ship transfer operation, likely for oil, with M/V MIN NING DE YOU 078 on 16 February 2018. |
8604917 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
8. |
PAEK MA DPRK vessel M/V PAEK MA was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. |
9066978 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
9. |
JI SONG 6 DPRK tanker M/V JI SONG 6 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. |
8898740 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
10. |
CHON MA SAN DPRK vessel M/V CHON MA SAN was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-November 2017. |
8660313 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
11. |
NAM SAN 8 DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. |
8122347 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
12. |
YU SON DPRK tanker M/V YU SON is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. |
8691702 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
13. |
WOORY STAR DPRK cargo vessel M/V WOORY STAR is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. |
8408595 |
|
30.3.2018 |
|
14. |
JI SONG 8 DPRK cargo vessel M/V JI SONG 8 is owned by Phyongchon Shipping & Marine and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. |
8503228 |
Phyongchon Shipping & Marine |
30.3.2018 |
|
15. |
HAP JANG GANG 6 Other information: DPRK cargo vessel M/V HAP JANG GANG 6 is owned by Hapjanggang Shipping Corp and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. |
9066540 |
Hapjanggang Shipping Corp |
30.3.2018 |
ANNEX V
List of persons and entities referred to in point (d) of Article 23(1) and point (d) of Article 27(1)
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ANNEX VI
LIST OF VESSELS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 18b(7)
( 1 ) Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 of 5 May 2009 setting up a Community regime for the control of exports, transfer, brokering and transit of dual-use items (OJ L 134, 29.5.2009, p. 1).