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Who is sanctioned over North Korea

Two lists matter most. The UN Security Council list binds every country. The US Treasury list is longer, because it also reaches the ships, banks and hackers that help the regime get around the UN one.

80people on the UN list
75companies and agencies on the UN list
544names on the US list
Mar 2018last time the UN added anyonenothing since

Lists downloaded 4 Oct 2026

UN listings by year

People and entities added to the UN list each year.

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  2. 07
  3. 08
  4. 1309
  5. 10
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  7. 312
  8. 1513
  9. 114
  10. 15
  11. 4916
  12. 5217
  13. 2218
  14. 19
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People Companies and agencies

Why the UN list stopped growing

New UN sanctions need all five permanent Security Council members to agree. On 26 May 2022 China and Russia vetoed a resolution that would have tightened sanctions after an ICBM launch.

On 28 March 2024 Russia vetoed the yearly renewal of the Panel of Experts, the UN team that had investigated sanctions violations since 2009. The sanctions still apply, but the UN no longer has anyone checking.

A group of governments now publishes its own reports through the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, outside the UN.

What each UN resolution banned

Each round followed a nuclear or long-range missile test.

  1. 2006
    UNSCR 171814 Oct 2006 · After First nuclear test

    Arms embargo, asset freezes, travel bans and a ban on luxury goods. Sets up the sanctions committee.

  2. 2009
    UNSCR 187412 Jun 2009 · After Second nuclear test

    Embargo widened to nearly all arms. Creates the Panel of Experts that investigates violations.

  3. 2013
    UNSCR 20947 Mar 2013 · After Third nuclear test

    Targeted financial sanctions and a longer list of banned weapons items and luxury goods.

  4. 2016
    UNSCR 22702 Mar 2016 · After Fourth nuclear test

    All cargo to and from North Korea must be inspected. First limits on coal, iron and gold exports.

  5. 2016
    UNSCR 232130 Nov 2016 · After Fifth nuclear test

    Caps coal exports. Bans exports of copper, nickel, silver, zinc and statues.

  6. 2017
    UNSCR 23715 Aug 2017 · After Two ICBM tests in July 2017

    Full ban on exports of coal, iron, iron ore, lead and seafood. No additional workers may be hired abroad.

  7. 2017
    UNSCR 237511 Sept 2017 · After Sixth nuclear test

    Bans textile exports, limits refined petroleum and crude oil, bans joint ventures and new work permits.

  8. 2017
    UNSCR 239722 Dec 2017 · After Hwasong-15 ICBM test

    Refined petroleum capped at 500,000 barrels a year and crude oil at 4 million. All workers abroad to be sent home within 24 months. Bans exports of food, machinery and wood.

Sanctioned people and organizations we profile 25

Matched by name and birth year against both lists.

Kim Jong UnPresident of the State Affairs CommissionOFACJo Yong WonMember of the Politburo PresidiumOFAC + UNChoe Ryong HaePresident of the Presidium of the Supreme People's AssemblyOFACRi Pyong CholVice Chairman of the Workers' Party of KoreaOFAC + UNJong Kyong Thaekmember of State Affairs CommissionOFACJu Chang IlDirector of the Propaganda and Agitation DepartmentOFACKim Yong CholVice Chairman of the Workers' Party of KoreaOFACPark Jin HyokHacker, Lab 110 / Lazarus GroupOFACKim Won Hongmember of the Supreme People's AssemblyOFACKim Jong SikFirst Vice Director of the Munitions Industry DepartmentOFAC + UNJo Chun RyongSecretary of the Central Committee for Munitions IndustryOFAC + UNJon Il HoOFACChoe Chun SikUNPak To Chunmember of the Supreme People's AssemblyUNKim Ki Nammember of the Supreme People's AssemblyOFAC
  • Organization and Guidance DepartmentOFAC
  • Propaganda and Agitation DepartmentOFAC
  • Munitions Industry DepartmentUN
  • Office 39OFAC + UN
  • State Affairs CommissionOFAC
  • Ministry of National DefenceUN
  • Ministry of State SecurityOFAC
  • Reconnaissance General BureauOFAC + UN
  • Bureau 121OFAC + UN
  • Korea Mining Development Trading CorporationOFAC + UN

UN list: people 80

Asset freeze, and a travel ban for people. Reasons are the UN’s own wording.

NameListedRole / WhyUN ref
Yun Ho-JinYun Ho-chin16 Jul 2009Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation; oversees the import of items needed for the uranium enrichment program.KPi.001
Ri Je-SonRi Che-son16 Jul 2009Former Minister of Atomic Energy Industry. Former Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), chief agency directing DPRK's nuclear program; facilitated several nuclear endeavors including GBAE's management of Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center and Namchongang Trading Corporation.KPi.002
Hwang Sok-HwaHWANG SOK HA16 Jul 2009Director in the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE); involved in DPRK’s nuclear program; as Chief of the Scientific Guidance Bureau in the GBAE, served on the Science Committee inside the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research.KPi.003
Ri Hong-Sop16 Jul 2009Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center, oversaw three core facilities that assist in the production of weapons-grade plutonium: the Fuel Fabrication Facility, the Nuclear Reactor, and the Reprocessing Plant.KPi.004
Han Yu-Ro16 Jul 2009Director of Korea Ryongaksan General Trading Corporation; involved in DPRK’s ballistic missile program.KPi.005
Paek Chang-HoPak Chang-Ho, Paek Ch'ang-Ho22 Jan 2013Senior official and head of the satellite control center of Korean Committee for Space Technology.KPi.006
Chang Myong-ChinJang Myong-Jin22 Jan 2013General Manager of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station and head of launch center at which the 13 April and 12 December 2012 launches took place.KPi.007
Ra Ky'ong-SuRa Kyung-Su, Chang Myong Ho, Chang Myo’ng-Ho22 Jan 2013Ra Ky'ong-Su is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the 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.KPi.008
Kim Kwang-Il22 Jan 2013Kim 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 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 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.KPi.009
Yo'n Cho'ng Nam7 Mar 2013Chief Representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). The 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.KPi.010
Ko Ch'o'l-Chae7 Mar 2013Deputy Chief Representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). The 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.KPi.011
Mun Cho'ng-Ch'o'lMun Chong-Chol7 Mar 2013Mun Cho'ng-Ch'o'l is a TCB official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the Committee in April 2009 is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.KPi.012
Choe Chun-SikChoe Chun Sik, Ch’oe Ch’un Sik2 Mar 2016Choe Chun-sik was the director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) and was the head of the DPRK’s long-range missile program.KPi.013
Choe Song Il2 Mar 2016Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank representative in Vietnam.KPi.014
Hyon Kwang IlHyon Gwang Il2 Mar 2016Department Director for Scientific Development at the National Aerospace Development AdministrationKPi.015
Jang Bom SuJang Pom Su, Jang Hyon U2 Mar 2016Pursuant to Resolution 2371(2017) the Security Council added the following information: New AKA: Jang Hyon U with date of birth 22 February 1958 and diplomatic passport number 836110034, which expires on 1 January 2020.KPi.016
Jang Yong Son2 Mar 2016Served as the KOMID representative in Iran.KPi.017
Jon Myong GukCho’n Myo’ng-kuk, Jon Yong Sang2 Mar 2016Pursuant to Resolution 2371(2017) the Security Council added the following information: New AKA: Jon Yong Sang with date of birth 25 August 1976 and diplomatic passport number 836110035, which expires on 1 January 2020.KPi.018
Kang Mun KilJiang Wen-ji, Jian Wenji2 Mar 2016Kang Mun Kil has conducted nuclear procurement activities as a representative of Namchongang, also known as Namhung.KPi.019
Kang Ryong2 Mar 2016Former Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative in SyriaKPi.020
Kim Jung JongKim Chung Chong2 Mar 2016Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank representative in Vietnam.KPi.021
Kim Kyu2 Mar 2016Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) External Affairs OfficerKPi.022
Kim Tong My’ongKim Chin-So’k, Kim Tong-Myong, Kim Jin-Sok2 Mar 2016Kim Tong My’ong is the President of Tanchon Commercial Bank and has held various positions within Tanchon Commercial bank since at least 2002. He has also played a role in managing Amroggang’s affairs.KPi.023
Kim Yong CholKim Yong-Chol, Kim Young-Chol, Kim Young-Cheol2 Mar 2016Served as the KOMID representative in Iran.KPi.024
Ko Tae HunKim Myong Gi2 Mar 2016Tanchon Commercial Bank officialKPi.025
Ri Man Gon2 Mar 2016Former Minister of the Munitions Industry DepartmentKPi.026
Ryu Jin2 Mar 2016KOMID Representative in SyriaKPi.027
Yu Chol U2 Mar 2016Director of the National Aerospace Development AdministrationKPi.028
Pak Chun Il30 Nov 2016Pak Chun Il has served as the DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and provides support to KOMID. He concluded his tour of duty and left Egypt on 15 November 2016.KPi.029
Kim Song CholKim Hak Song30 Nov 2016Kim Song Chol is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID’s interests.KPi.030
Son Jong HyokSon Min30 Nov 2016Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID’s interests.KPi.031
Kim Se Gon30 Nov 2016Kim Se Gon works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry.KPi.032
Ri Won Ho30 Nov 2016Ri Won Ho is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.KPi.033
Jo Yong CholCho Yong Chol30 Nov 2016Jo Yong Chol is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.KPi.034
Kim Chol SamJin Tiesan (金铁三)30 Nov 2016Kim 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 programs.KPi.035
Kim Sok Chol30 Nov 2016Kim Sok Chol acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Burma 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 Burmese defense related persons to discuss financial matters.KPi.036
Chang Chang HaJang Chang Ha30 Nov 2016President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS)KPi.037
Cho Chun RyongJo Chun Ryong30 Nov 2016Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC)KPi.038
Son Mun San30 Nov 2016Director-General of the External Affairs Bureau of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE)KPi.039
Cho Il UCho Il Woo, Cho Ch’o’l, Jo Chol2 Jun 2017Cho is believed to be in charge of overseas espionage operations and foreign intelligence collection for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.KPi.040
Cho Yon ChunJo Yon Jun2 Jun 2017Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s militaryKPi.041
Choe Hwi2 Jun 2017Gender: male.KPi.042
Jo Yong-WonCho Yongwon2 Jun 2017Gender: maleKPi.043
Kim Chol Nam2 Jun 2017President of Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation, a company that procures supplies for General Bureau of Atomic Energy and serves as a cash route to the DPRKKPi.044
Kim Kyong OkKim Kyong Ok2 Jun 2017Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s militaryKPi.045
Kim Tong-Ho2 Jun 2017Gender: male.KPi.046
Min Byong CholMin Pyo’ng-ch’o’l, Min Byong-chol, Min Byong Chun2 Jun 2017Gender: maleKPi.047
Paek Se BongPaek Se Pong2 Jun 2017Paek Se Bong is a former Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, a former member of the National Defense Commission, and a former Vice Director of Munitions Industry Department (MID)KPi.048
Pak Han SeKang Myong Chol2 Jun 2017Directs 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.KPi.049
Pak To ChunPak Do Chun, Pak To’-Ch’un2 Jun 2017Pak 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.KPi.050
Ri Jae IlRI Chae-Il2 Jun 2017Died on 4 February 2021.KPi.051
Ri Su Yong2 Jun 2017Gender: male. Served as Korea Ryonbong General Corporation representative in Cuba.KPi.052
Ri Yong MuRi Yong-Mu2 Jun 2017Died on 27 January 2022.KPi.053
Choe Chun YongCh’oe Ch’un-yo’ng5 Aug 2017Representative 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. Gender: male.KPi.054
Han Jang SuChang-Su Han5 Aug 2017Gender: maleKPi.055
Jang Song Chol5 Aug 2017Jang Song Chol is a Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) representative overseasKPi.056
Jang Sung Nam5 Aug 2017Chief of an overseas Tangun Trading Corporation branch, which is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support the DPRK’s defense research and development programs. Gender: maleKPi.057
Jo Chol SongCho Ch’o’l-so’ng5 Aug 2017Deputy 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. Gender: male.KPi.058
Kang Chol Su5 Aug 2017Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which specializes in acquisition for the DPRK’s defense industries and support for the DPRK’s military-related overseas sales. Its procurements also likely support the DPRK’s chemical weapons program.KPi.059
Kim Mun CholKim Mun-ch’o’l5 Aug 2017Representative for Korea United Development BankKPi.060
Kim Nam Ung5 Aug 2017Representative 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.KPi.061
Pak Il KyuPak Il-Gyu5 Aug 2017Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which specializes in acquisition for DPRK’s defense industries and support to Pyongyang’s military-related sales. Its procurements also likely support the DPRK’s chemical weapons program. Gender: male.KPi.062
Pak Yong SikPak Yo’ng-sik11 Sept 2017Pak Yong Sik is a 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 defense industries.KPi.063
Ch'oe So’k MinChoe Sok Min22 Dec 2017In 2016, Ch’oe So’k-min was the deputy representative at 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. Gender: male.in response to the DPRK test of an ICBM on 28 November 2017KPi.064
Chu Hyo’kJu Hyok22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.065
Kim Jong SikKim Cho’ng-sik22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.066
Kim Kyong IlKim Kyo'ng-il22 Dec 2017Location Libya. Gender: maleKPi.067
Kim Tong CholKim Tong-ch'o'l22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.068
Ko Chol ManKo Ch'o'l-man22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.069
Ku Ja HyongKu Cha-hyo'ng22 Dec 2017Location Libya. Gender: maleKPi.070
Mun Kyong HwanMun Kyo'ng-hwan22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.071
Pae Won UkPae Wo'n-uk22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.072
Pak Bong NamLui Wai Ming, Pak Pong Nam, Pak Pong-nam22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.073
Ri Chun HwanRi Ch'un-hwan22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.074
Ri Chun SongRi Ch'un-so'ng22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.075
Ri Pyong ChulRi Pyo’ng-ch’o’l, Ri Pyong Chol22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.076
Ri Song HyokLi Cheng He22 Dec 2017Ri Song Hyok has reportedly established front companies to procure items and conduct financial transactions on behalf of North Korea. Gender: maleKPi.077
Ri U’n So’ngRi Eun Song, Ri Un Song22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.078
Pak Mun IlPak Mun-il22 Dec 2017Gender: maleKPi.079
Tsang Yung YuanNeil Tsang, Yun Yuan Tsang30 Mar 2018Tsang 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.KPi.080

UN list: companies and agencies 75

NameListedWhyUN ref
Korea Mining Development Trading CorporationCHANGGWANG SINYONG CORPORATION, EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL CORPORATION, DPRKN MINING DEVELOPMENT TRADING COOPERATION24 Apr 2009Primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.KPe.001
Korea Ryonbong General CorporationKOREA YONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION, LYONGAKSAN GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION24 Apr 2009Defense conglomerate specializing in acquisition for DPRK defense industries and support to that country’s military-related sales.KPe.002
Tanchon Commercial BankCHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK, KOREA CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK24 Apr 2009Main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.KPe.003
Namchongang Trading CorporationNCG, NAMCHONGANG TRADING, NAM CHON GANG CORPORATION16 Jul 2009Namchongang 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 aluminum 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. Telephone numbers: +850-2-18111, 18222 (ext. 8573). Facsimile number: +850-2-381-4687.KPe.004
Hong Kong ElectronicsHONG KONG ELECTRONICS KISH CO.16 Jul 2009Owned 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 Committee in April 2009) since 2007. Hong Kong Electronics has facilitated the movement of money from Iran to the DPRK on behalf of KOMID.KPe.005
Korea Hyoksin Trading CorporationKOREA HYOKSIN EXPORT AND IMPORT CORPORATION16 Jul 2009A DPRK company based in Pyongyang that is subordinate to Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (designated by the Committee in April 2009) and is involved in the development of WMD.KPe.006
General Bureau Of Atomic Energy (Gbae)General Department of Atomic Energy (GDAE)16 Jul 2009The GBAE is responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear program, which includes the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center 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 programs, including the operation of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center. Changed name as Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry (KPe.027) in 2013.KPe.007
Korean Tangun Trading CorporationKuryonggang Trading Corporation, Ryungseng Trading Corporation, Ryung Seng Trading Corporation16 Jul 2009Korea 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 defense research and development programs, including, but not limited to, WMD and delivery system programs and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.KPe.008
Amroggang Development Banking CorporationAMROGGANG Development Bank, Amnokkang Development Bank2 May 2012Amroggang, 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 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 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.KPe.009
Green Pine Associated CorporationCHO'NGSONG UNITED TRADING COMPANY, CHONGSONG YONHAP, CH'O'NGSONG YO'NHAP2 May 2012Green 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.KPe.010
Korea Heungjin Trading CompanyHunjin TRADING Co., Korea Henjin Trading Co., Korea Hengjin Trading Company2 May 2012The Korea Heungjin Trading Company is used by KOMID for trading purposes. We suspect 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 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.KPe.011
Korean Committee For Space TechnologyDPRK Committee for Space Technology, Department of Space Technology of the DPRK, Committee for Space Technology22 Jan 2013The Korean Committee for Space Technology (KCST) orchestrated the DPRK’s launches on 13 April 2012 and 12 December 2012 via the satellite control center and Sohae launch area.KPe.012
Bank Of East LandDongbang BANK, TONGBANG U’NHAENG, TONGBANG BANK22 Jan 2013DPRK 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 program. Green Pine was designated by the Committee in April 2012.KPe.013
Korea Kumryong Trading Corporation22 Jan 2013Used as an alias by the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) to carry out procurement activities. 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.KPe.014
Tosong Technology Trading Corporation22 Jan 2013The Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Tosong Technology Trading Corporation. 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.KPe.015
Korea Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture CorporationChosun Yunha Machinery Joint Operation Company, Korea Ryenha Machinery J/V Corporation, Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation22 Jan 2013Korea Ryonbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation. Korea Ryonbong General Corporation was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is a defense conglomerate specializing in acquisition for DPRK defense industries and support to that country's military-related sales. Email addresses: ryonha@silibank.com; sjc-117@hotmail.com; and millim@silibank.com. Telephone numbers: 850-2-18111; 850-2-18111-8642; and 850 2 18111-3818642. Facsimile number: 850-2-381-4410KPe.016
Leader (Hong Kong) InternationalLeader International Trading Limited, Leader (Hong Kong) International Trading Limited22 Jan 2013Facilitates 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. Hong Kong company registration number 1177053.KPe.017
Second Academy Of Natural Sciences2ND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES, CHE 2 CHAYON KWAHAKWON, ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES7 Mar 2013The Second Academy of Natural Sciences is a national-level organization 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 organizations to obtain technology, equipment, and information from overseas, including Tangun Trading Corporation, for use in the DPRK’s missile and probably nuclear weapons programs. Tangun Trading Corporation was designated by the Committee in July 2009 and is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support DPRK’s defense research and development programs, including, but not limited to, weapons of mass destruction and delivery system programs and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.KPe.018
Korea Complex Equipment Import Corporation7 Mar 2013Korea Ryonbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Complex Equipment Import Corporation. Korea Ryonbong General Corporation was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is a defense conglomerate specializing in acquisition for DPRK defense industries and support to that country’s military-related sales.KPe.019
Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited (Omm)East Sea Shipping Company, Korea Mirae Shipping Co. Ltd, Haeyang Crew Management Company28 Jul 2014Ocean 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. International Maritime Organization (IMO) Number: 1790183.KPe.020
Academy Of National Defense ScienceSECOND ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES (KPE.018)2 Mar 2016The Academy of National Defense Science is involved in the DPRK's efforts to advance the development of its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.KPe.021
Chongchongang Shipping CompanyChong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd., Chongchongang Shipping Co LTD2 Mar 2016IMO Number: 5342883. 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.KPe.022
Daedong Credit Bank (Dcb)DCB, Taedong Credit Bank, Dae-Dong Credit Bank2 Mar 2016SWIFT: DCBKKPPY. Daedong Credit Bank has provided financial services to the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) and Tanchon Commercial Bank. Since at least 2007, DCB has facilitated hundreds of financial transactions worth millions of dollars on behalf of KOMID and Tanchon Commercial Bank. In some cases, DCB has knowingly facilitated transactions by using deceptive financial practices.KPe.023
Hesong Trading Company2 Mar 2016The Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Hesong Trading Corporation.KPe.024
Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (Kkbc)KKBC2 Mar 2016KKBC 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.KPe.025
Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation2 Mar 2016The Korea Ryongbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation.KPe.026
Ministry Of Atomic Energy IndustryMAEI2 Mar 2016The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing 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 program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center 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 programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.KPe.027
Munitions Industry DepartmentMilitary Supplies Industry Department, MID, MACHINE INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT2 Mar 2016The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. 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 programs, including the DPRK's ballistic missile program. 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 program. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.KPe.028
National Aerospace Technology AdministrationNATA, NATIONAL AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, NADA2 Mar 2016NATA is involved in the DPRK's development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets.KPe.029
Office 39Office #39, Office No. 39, Bureau 392 Mar 2016DPRK government entityKPe.030
Reconnaissance General BureauChongch’al Ch’ongguk, KPA Unit 586, RGB2 Mar 2016The Reconnaissance General Bureau is the DPRK's premiere intelligence organization, created in early 2009 by the merger of existing intelligence organizations 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.KPe.031
Second Economic Committee2 Mar 2016The Second Economic Committee is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile program. The Second Economic Committee is responsible for overseeing the production of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, and directs the activities of KOMID.KPe.032
Korea United Development Bank30 Nov 2016Korea United Development Bank operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy. SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPYKPe.033
Ilsim International Bank30 Nov 2016Ilsim International Bank is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC). Ilsim International Bank has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions. SWIFT: ILSIKPPYKPe.034
Korea Daesong BankChoson Taesong Unhaeng, Taesong Bank30 Nov 2016Daesong Bank is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers’ Party. SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPYKPe.035
Singwang Economics And Trading General Corporation30 Nov 2016Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation is a DPRK firm for trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the money for its nuclear and ballistic missile programs by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad.KPe.036
Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center30 Nov 2016Korea 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 programs by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad.KPe.037
Korea Pugang Trading Corporation30 Nov 2016Korea Pugang Trading Corporation is owned by the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, DPRK’s defense conglomerate specializing in acquisition for DPRK defense industries and support to Pyongyang’s military related sales.KPe.038
Korea International Chemical Joint Venture CompanyChoson International Chemicals Joint Operation Company, Chosun International Chemicals Joint Operation Company, International Chemical Joint Venture Company30 Nov 2016Korea International Chemical Joint Venture Company is a subsidiary of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation – DPRK’s defense conglomerate specializing in acquisition for DPRK defense industries and support to Pyongyang’s military related sales – and has engaged in proliferation-related transactions.KPe.039
Dcb Finance Limited30 Nov 2016DCB Finance Limited is a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a listed entity.KPe.040
Korea Taesong Trading Company30 Nov 2016Korea Taesong Trading Company has acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria.KPe.041
Korea Daesong General Trading CorporationDaesong Trading, Daesong Trading Company, Korea Daesong Trading Company30 Nov 2016Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewelry, and light industry products.Telephone: +850-2-18111-8208. Fax: +850-2-381-4432. Email: daesong@star-co.net.kp.KPe.042
Kangbong Trading Corporation2 Jun 2017The 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 ForcesKPe.043
Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation2 Jun 2017Korea 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. Telephone: +850-2-18111-8550. Fax: +850-2-381-4410/4416. Email: mhs-ip@star-co.net.kp.KPe.044
Koryo Bank2 Jun 2017Koryo Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK’s economy and is associated with Office 38 and Office 39 of the KWPKPe.045
Strategic Rocket Force Of The Korean People’s ArmyStrategic Rocket Force, Strategic Rocket Force Command of KPA, Strategic Force2 Jun 2017The 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 launchesKPe.046
Foreign Trade Bank (Ftb)Mooyokbank, Korea Trading Bank5 Aug 2017Foreign 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. SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY.KPe.047
Korean National Insurance Company (Knic)Korea Foreign Insurance Company5 Aug 2017The Korean National Insurance Company is a DPRK financial and insurance company and is affiliated with Office 39.KPe.048
Koryo Credit Development BankDaesong Credit Development Bank, Koryo Global Credit Bank, Koryo Global Trust Bank5 Aug 2017Koryo Credit Development Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK’s economy.KPe.049
Mansudae Overseas Project Group Of CompaniesMansudae Art Studio5 Aug 2017Mansudae 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.KPe.050
Central Military Commission Of The Workers’ Party Of Korea (Cmc)11 Sept 2017The 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 defense industries in coordination with the State Affairs Commission.KPe.051
Organization And Guidance Department (Ogd)11 Sept 2017The 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.KPe.052
Propaganda And Agitation Department (Pad)11 Sept 2017The 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.KPe.053
Ministry Of National DefenceMINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENSE, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, MINISTRY OF DEFENSE22 Dec 2017The Ministry of National Defence manages the general administrative and logistical needs of the Korean People’s Army.KPe.054
Chang An Shipping & Technology長安海連技術有限公司, CHANG AN SHIPPING AND TECHNOLOGY30 Mar 2018Registered 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.KPe.055
Chonmyong Shipping CoCHON MYONG SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED30 Mar 2018Registered owner of CHON MYONG 1, a DPRK-flagged vessel that conducted ship-to-ship transfer of fuel in late December 2017. IMO number: 5571322.KPe.056
First Oil Jv Co Ltd30 Mar 2018Owner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. IMO number: 5963351.KPe.057
Hapjanggang Shipping Corp30 Mar 2018Registered owner of the DPRK tanker NAM SAN 8, believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil, and owner of vessel HAP JANG GANG 6. IMO number: 5787684.KPe.058
Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd華信船務(香港)有限公司30 Mar 2018Ship 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 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.KPe.059
Kingly Won International Co., Ltd30 Mar 2018In 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.KPe.060
Korea Achim Shipping Co30 Mar 2018Registered 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 18 November 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 kiloliters of fuel oil on 19 November 2017 through a ship-to-ship transfer operation. IMO number: 5936312.KPe.061
Korea Ansan Shipping CompanyKOREA ANSAN SHPG COMPANY, Korea Ansan SHPG CO30 Mar 2018Registered owner of DPRK tanker AN SAN 1 believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. IMO number: 5676084KPe.062
Korea Myongdok Shipping Co30 Mar 2018Registered 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. IMO number: 5985863.KPe.063
Korea Samjong Shipping30 Mar 2018Registered 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. IMO number: 5954061.KPe.064
Korea Samma Shipping CoKorea Samma SHPG CO30 Mar 2018A 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. IMO number: 5145892.KPe.065
Korea Yujong Shipping Co Ltd30 Mar 2018Registered owner of the DPRK tanker YU JONG 2, which loaded 1,168 kiloliters of fuel oil on 19 November 2017 through a ship-to-ship transfer operation. Company Number IMO 5434358.KPe.066
Koti Corp30 Mar 2018Ship 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 9 December 2017. IMO number: 5982254.KPe.067
Myohyang Shipping Co30 Mar 2018Ship manager of DPRK oil products tanker YU SON, which is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. IMO number: 5988369.KPe.068
Paekma Shipping CoCare of First Oil JV Co Ltd30 Mar 2018Registered owner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018.KPe.069
Phyongchon Shipping & MarinePHYONGCHON SHIPPING AND MARINE30 Mar 2018Registered 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. IMO number: 5878561.KPe.070
Pro-Gain Group Corporation30 Mar 2018Company owned or controlled by Tsang Yung Yuan and involved in illicit transfers of DPRK coal.KPe.071
Shanghai Dongfeng Shipping Co Ltd30 Mar 2018Registered 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.KPe.072
Shen Zhong International Shipping沈忠國際海運有限公司30 Mar 2018Ship 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 DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 3 June 2017.KPe.073
Weihai World-Shipping Freight30 Mar 2018Ship 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. IMO number: 5905801.KPe.074
Yuk Tung Energy Pte Ltd30 Mar 2018Ship manager and commercial manager of the YUK TUNG, which conducted ship-to-ship transfer of refined petroleum product. IMO number: 5987860.KPe.075

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