Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 of 30 August 2017 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Regulation (EC) No 329/2007

Type Regulation
Publication 2017-08-30
Last updated 2025-12-17
State In force
Department Council of the European Union
Source EUR-Lex
articles 79
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Name Alias Identifying information Date of UN designation Statement of reasons
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.
2. Ri Je-Son Korean name: ; Chinese name: a.k.a. Ri Che Son DOB: 1938 16.7.2009 Former Minister of Atomic Energy Industry. 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.
3. Hwang Sok-hwa Hwang Sok Ha DOB: 26.9.1943 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.
4. Ri Hong-sop DOB: 26.2.1940 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.
5. Han Yu-ro 16.7.2009 Director of Korea Ryongaksan General Trading Corporation; involved in DPRK's ballistic missile programme.
6. Paek Chang-Ho Pak Chang-Ho; Paek Ch'ang-Ho DOB: 18.6.1964 POB: Kaesong, DPRK Passport: 381420754 Passport date of issue: 7.12.2011 Passport date of expiration: 7.12.2016 22.1.2013 Senior official and head of the satellite control centre of Korean Committee for Space Technology.
7. Chang Myong- Chin Jang Myong-Jin DOB: 19.2.1968 DOB: 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.
8. Ra Ky’ong-Su Ra Kyung-Su; Chang, Myong Ho; Chang Myo’ng-Ho; Chang Myong-Ho; Ra Kyong-Su DOB: 4.6.1954 Passport number: 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.
9. Kim Kwang-il DOB: 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.
10. Yo'n Cho'ng Nam 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
11. Ko Ch'o'l-Chae 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.
12. Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l Mun Chong-Chol DOB: 23.12.1964 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.
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.
14. Choe Song Il Nationality: DPRK Passport: 472320665 Date of expiration: 26.9.2017 Passport: 563120356 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Vietnam.
15. Hyon Kwang Il Hyon Gwang Il DOB: 27.5.1961 Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Hyon Kwang Il is the Department Director for Scientific Development at the National Aerospace Development Administration.
16. Jang Bom Su Jang Pom Su, Jang Hyon U DOB: 15.4.1957, 22.2.1958 Nationality: DPRK Passport: 836110034 (diplomatic) Passport date of expiration: 1.1.2020 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Syria.
17. Jang Yong Son 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.
18. Jon Myong Guk Cho 'n Myo 'ng-kuk; Jon Yong Sang DOB: 18.10.1976, 25.8.1976 Nationality: DPRK Passport: 4721202031 Passport date of expiration: 21.2.2017 Passport: 836110035 (diplomatic) Passport date of expiration: 1.1.2020 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Syria.
19. Kang Mun Kil Jiang Wen-ji; Jian Wenji DOB: 9.2.1963 Passport number: 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.
20. Kang Ryong DOB: 21.8.1969 Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Former Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative in Syria.
21. Kim Jung Jong Kim Chung Chong DOB: 7.11.1966 Nationality: DPRK 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 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Vietnam.
22. Kim Kyu DOB: 30.7.1968 Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) External Affairs Officer.
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.
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.
25. Ko Tae Hun Kim Myong Gi DOB: 25.5.1972; Passport number: 563120630; Passport date of expiration: 20.3.2018; Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank official.
26. Ri Man Gon DOB: 29.10.1945; Passport number: P0381230469; Passport date of expiration: 6.4.2016; Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Former Minister of the Munitions Industry Department.
27. Ryu Jin DOB: 7.8.1965 Nationality: DPRK Passport: 563410081 2.3.2016 KOMID Representative in Syria.
28. Yu Chol U DOB: 8.8.1959 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK 2.3.2016 Yu Chol U is the Director of the National Aerospace Development Administration.
29. Pak Chun Il 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.
30. Kim Song Chol Kim Hak Song DOB 26.3.1968 DOB 15.10.1970 Nationality: DPRK Passport: 381420565 Passport: 654120219 30.11.2016 Kim Song Chol is a KOMID official who has conducted business in Sudan in the interest of KOMID, a designated entity.
31. Son Jong Hyok Son Min DOB 20.5.1980 Nationality: DPRK 30.11.2016 Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official who has conducted business in Sudan in the interest of KOMID, a designated entity.
32. Kim Se Gon DOB 13.11.1969 Nationality: DPRK Passport PD472310104 30.11.2016 Kim Se Gon works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry, a designated entity.
33. Ri Won Ho DOB 17.7.1964 Nationality: DPRK Passport 381310014 30.11.2016 Ri Won Ho is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID, a designated entity.
34. Jo Yong Chol Cho Yong Chol DOB: 30.9.1973 Nationality: DPRK. 30.11.2016 Jo Yong Chol is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID, a designated entity.
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.
36. Kim Sok Chol DOB: 8.5.1955 Nationality: DPRK Address: Myanmar Passport number: 472310082 30.11.2016 Former DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar. 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 defense related persons to discuss financial matters.
37. Chang Chang Ha Jang Chang Ha DOB: 10.1.1964 Nationality: DPRK 30.11.2016 Chang Chang Ha is the President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS), a designated entity.
38. Cho Chun Ryong Jo Chun Ryong DOB: 4.4.1960 Nationality: DPRK. 30.11.2016 Cho Chun Ryong is the Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC), a designated entity.
39. Son Mun San DOB: 23.1.1951 Nationality: DPRK 30.11.2016 Son Mun San is the Director-General of the External Affairs Bureau of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), a designated ent
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 DOB: 1954 or 1955. Gender: male. Nationality: DPRK. 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 Passport number: 108210124 (Expired: 4 June 2023) Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK 2.6.2017 Secretary and Chief of Organisation and Guidance Department of the Worker’s Party of Korea and former 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 DOB: 19.2.1970 Nationality: DPRK Passport: 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 DPRK.
45. Kim Kyong Ok DOB: 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 DPRK's military.
46. Kim Tong-Ho DOB: 18.8.1969 Gender: male Nationality: DPRK Passport: 745310111 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 Gender: male Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK 2.6.2017 Member of the Workers' Party of Korea's Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and 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 290410121 Address: DPRK 2.6.2017 Vice Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, which oversees the production of DPRK's ballistic missiles and directs the activities of Korea Mining Development Corporation, 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 programmes. He is a former State Affairs Commission member and is a member Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau. Died on 27 July 2022.
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. Died on 4 February 2021.
52. Ri Su Yong 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 Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, which directs and guides all DPRK’s military, defence, and security-related affairs, including acquisition and procurement. Died on 27 January 2022.
54. Choe Chun Yong Ch'oe Ch'un-yong Gender: male Nationality: DPRK Passport: 65441078 5.8.2017 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 Former representative of the Foreign Trade Bank.
56. Jang Song Chol DOB: 12.3.1967 Nationality: DPRK 5.8.2017 Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) representative overseas.
57. Jang Sung Nam DOB: 14.7.1970 Gender: male Nationality: DPRK Passport: 563120368, issued on 22.3.2013 Passport date of expiration: 22.3.2018 Address: DPRK 5.8.2017 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 programmes.
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 Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation and former 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 DOB: 13.2.1969 Nationality: DPRK Passport: 472234895 5.8.2017 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 programme.
60. Kim Mun Chol Kim Mun-ch'o'l DOB: 25.3.1957 Nationality: DPRK 5.8.2017 Representative for Korea United Development Bank.
61. Kim Nam Ung Nationality: DPRK Passport: 654110043 5.8.2017 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 Gender: male Nationality: DPRK Passport: 563120235 5.8.2017 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 programme.
63. Pak Yong Sik Pak Yo’ng-sik DOB: 1950 Nationality: DPRK Address: DPRK 11.9.2017 Former 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.
64. Ch’oe So’k Min Choe Sok Min DOB: 25.7.1978 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 22.12.2017 Former 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 number 836420186, issued 28.10.2016 (expires 28.10.2021); Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 22.12.2017 Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank Deputy 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.
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 14.2.2018; expiration date 14.2.2023) 22.12.2017 Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank Deputy 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 number: 563335509 expires 27.8.2018. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 22.12.2017 Former overseas representative of Korea Daesong Bank.
75. Ri Chun Hwan Ri Ch'un-hwan 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 DOB: 1948 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK 22.12.2017 Vice Chairman of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Central Military Commission. Former Secretary of the Worker’s Party and Member of the Political Bureau. Former 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.
79. Ri U’n So’ng Ri Eun Song; Ri Un Song DOB: 23.7.1969 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 22.12.2017 Former 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.
Name Alias Location Date of UN designation Other information
1. Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation CHANGGWANG SINYONG CORPORATION; EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL CORPORATION; DPRKN MINING DEVELOPMENT TRADING COOPERATION; ‘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 KOREA YONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION; 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 CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK; 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 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 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.
7. General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE) 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Korea Kumryong Trading Corporation 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.
12. Tosong Technology Trading Corporation 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.
13. 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 18111-3818642 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.
14. 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.
15. Green Pine Associated Corporation Cho'ngsong United Trading Company; Chongsong Yonhap; Ch'o'ngsong Yo'nhap; Chosun Chawo'n Kaebal T'uja Hoesa; Jindallae; Ku'm- haeryong Company LTD; Natural Resources Development and Investment Corporation; Saeingp'il Company; National Resources Development and Investment Corporation; Saeng Pil Trading Corporation c/o Reconnaissance General Bureau Headquarters, HyongjesanGuyok, Pyongyang, DPRK Nungrado, Pyongyang, DPRK Rakrang No. 1 Rakrang District Pyongyang Korea, Chilgol-1 dong, Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, DPRK 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. 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 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. 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 materiel from 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.
16. 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 designatedby 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. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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 subordinateorganisations 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.
19. Korea Complex Equipment Import Corporation 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.
20. 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.
Vessels with IMO Number:
(a) Chol Ryong (Ryong Gun Bong) 8606173 2.3.2016
(b) Chong Bong (Greenlight) (Blue Nouvelle) 8909575 2.3.2016
(c) Chong Rim 2 8916293 2.3.2016
(g) Hoe Ryong 9041552 2.3.2016
(h) Hu Chang (O Un Chong Nyon) 8330815 2.3.2016
(i) Hui Chon (Hwang Gum San 2) 8405270 2.3.2016
(j) Ji Hye San (Hyok Sin 2) 8018900 2.3.2016
(k) Kang Gye (Pi Ryu Gang) 8829593 2.3.2016
(l) Mi Rim 8713471 2.3.2016
(m) Mi Rim 2 9361407 2.3.2016
(n) O Rang (Po Thong Gang) 8829555 2.3.2016
(p) Ra Nam 2 8625545 2.3.2016
(q) Ra Nam 3 9314650 2.3.2016
(r) Ryo Myong 8987333 2.3.2016
(s) Ryong Rim (Jon Jin 2) 8018912 2.3.2016
(t) Se Pho (Rak Won 2) 8819017 2.3.2016
(u) Songjin (Jang Ja San Chong Nyon Ho) 8133530 2.3.2016
(v) South Hill 2 8412467 2.3.2016
(x) Tan Chon (Ryon Gang 2) 7640378 2.3.2016
(y) Thae Pyong San (Petrel 1) 9009085 2.3.2016
(z) Tong Hung San (Chong Chon Gang) 7937317 2.3.2016
(aa) Tong Hung 1 8661575 2.3.2016
21. Academy of National Defense Science 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.
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.
23. 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.
24. Hesong Trading Company Pyongyang, DPRK 2.3.2016 The Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Hesong Trading Corporation.
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.
26. Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK 2.3.2016 The Korea Ryongbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation.
27. 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 ashead of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.
28. Munitions Industry Department Military Supplies Industry Department; MID; Machine Industry Department Pyongyang, DPRK 2.3.2016 The Munitions Industry Department (MID) 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.
29. National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) f.k.a.: National Aerospace Development Administration; f.k.a.: NADA DPRK 2.3.2016 NATA is involved in the DPRK’s development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets.
30. 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.
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.
32. Second Economic Committee 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.
33. Korea United Development Bank Pyongyang, DPRK 30.11.2016 SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY; Korea United Development Bank Operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy.
34. Ilsim International Bank Pyongyang, DPRK 30.11.2016 SWIFT: ILSIKPPY; Ilsim International Bank is affiliated to the DPRKmilitary and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC), a designated entity. Ilsim International Bank has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions.
35. Korea Daesong Bank Choson Taesong Unhaeng; Taesong Bank Segori-dong, Gyongheung St. Potonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK 30.11.2016 SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY; Daesong Bank is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Workers Party of Korea, a designated entity.
36. Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation 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.
37. Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center DPRK 30.11.2016 Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center 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.
38. Korea Pugang Trading Corporation Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK 30.11.2016 Korea Pugang Trading Corporation is owned by the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, DPRK's defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK's defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military related sales.
39. 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 Korea International Chemical Joint Venture Company is a subsidiary of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation — DPRK's defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK's defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military related sales — and has engaged in proliferation-related transactions.
40. DCB Finance Limited Akara Building, 24 de Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Dalian, China 30.11.2016 DCB Finance Limited is a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a designated entity.
41. Korea Taesong Trading Company Pyongyang, DPRK 30.11.2016 Korea Taesong Trading Company has acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria.
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.
43. Kangbong Trading Corporation DPRK 2.6.2017 The Kangbong Trading Corporation sold, supplied, transferred, or purchased, directly or indirectly, to or from DPRK, metal, graphite, coal, or software, where revenue or goods received may benefit the Government of DPRK o the Workers' Party of Korea. The Kangbong Trading Corporation's parent is the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.
44. Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation 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.
45. Koryo Bank 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.
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 programmes and is responsible for SCUD and NODONG launches.
47. 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.
48. Korean National Insurance Company (KNIC) Korea National Insurance Corporation; Korea Foreign Insurance Company Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK 5.8.2017 The Korean National Insurance Company is a DPRK financial and insurance company and is affiliated with Office 39.
49. Koryo Credit Development Bank Daesong Credit Development Bank; Koryo Global Credit Bank; Koryo Global Trust Bank Pyongyang, DPRK 5.8.2017 Koryo Credit Development Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK's economy.
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.
51. Central Military Commission of the Worker's Party of Korea (CMC) 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.
52. Organization and Guidance Department (OGD) 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.
53. Propaganda and Agitation Department (PAD) 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.
54. Ministry of National Defence Ministry of National Defense; Ministry of Defence; Ministry of Defense; f.k.a.: Ministry of the People’s Armed Forces (MPAF) Pyongyang, DPRK 22.12.2017 The Ministry of National Defence manages the general administrative and logistical needs of the Korean People’s Army.
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 24 September 2017.
56. 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.
57. FIRST OIL JV CO LTD 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.
58. HAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP 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.
59. HUAXIN SHIPPING HONGKONG LTD 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 19 October 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 tonnes 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.
60. KINGLY WON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD 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 USD 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.
61. KOREA ACHIM SHIPPING CO 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.
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.
63. KOREA MYONGDOK SHIPPING CO 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.
64. KOREA SAMJONG SHIPPING 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.
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.
66. KOREA YUJONG SHIPPING CO LTD 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 kilolitres of fuel oil on 19 November 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation.
67. KOTI CORP 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.
68. MYOHYANG SHIPPING CO 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.
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.
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.
71. PRO-GAIN GROUP CORPORATION 30.3.2018 Company owned or controlled by Tsang Yung Yuan and involved in illicit transfers of DPRK coal.
72. SHANGHAI DONGFENG SHIPPING CO LTD 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 11 July 2017 for export in violation of UN sanctions.
73. SHEN ZHONG INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING 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 27 August 2017. HAO FAN 2 loaded North Korean coal at Nampo, DPRK on 3 June 2017.
74. WEIHAI WORLD-SHIPPING FREIGHT 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.
75. YUK TUNG ENERGY PTE LTD 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.

ANNEX XIV

The vessels referred to in Article 34(2) and point (g) of Article 39(1) and applicable measures as specified by the Sanctions Committee

A. Vessels subject to a seizure 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

B. 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

ANNEX XV

List of persons, entities and bodies referred to in Article 34(1) and 34(3)

(a) Natural persons designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)

| | Name (and possible aliases) | Alias | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |

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