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Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP

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ANNEX IU.K.List of persons referred to in point (a) of Article 23(1) and of persons and entities referred to in point (a) of Article 27(1)

A.PersonsU.K.

NameAliasDate of birthDate of UN designationStatement of reasons
1.Yun Ho-jina.k.a. Yun Ho-chin13.10.194416.7.2009Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation; oversees the import of items needed for the uranium enrichment programme.
[F12. Ri Je-Son

Korean name:

;

Chinese name:

a.k.a. Ri Che Son

1938 16.7.2009 Minister of Atomic Energy Industry since April 2014. Former Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE), chief agency directing DPRK's nuclear programme; facilitated several nuclear endeavours including GBAE's management of Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and Namchongang Trading Corporation.]
3.Hwang Sok-hwa16.7.2009Director 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.
[F24. Ri Hong-sop 1940 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-ro16.7.2009Director of Korea Ryongaksan General Trading Corporation; involved in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's ballistic missile programme.
6.Paek Chang-Ho

Pak Chang-Ho;

Paek Ch'ang-Ho

Passport: 381420754

Passport date of issue: 7.12.2011

Passport date of expiration:7.12.2016

D.O.B. 18.6.1964; P.O.B. Kaesong, DPRK

22.1.2013Senior official and head of the satellite control centre of Korean Committee for Space Technology.
7.Chang Myong- ChinJang Myong-Jin

19.2.1968;

Alt. D.O.B. 1965 or 1966

22.1.2013General 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

4.6.1954;

Passport: 645120196

22.1.2013Ra Ky'ong-Su is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the 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

1.9.1969;

Passport: PS381420397

22.1.2013Kim 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 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 Nam7.3.2013Chief 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-Chae7.3.2013Deputy 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'l7.3.2013Mun Cho'ng-Ch'o'l is a 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

2.3.2016Choe Chun-sik was the director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) and was the head of the DPRK's long-range missile programme.
[F314. Choe Song Il Passport: 472320665 Date of expiration: 26.9.2017 ; Passport: 563120356 Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Vietnam.]
15.Hyon Kwang IIHyon Gwang Il

DOB: 27.5.1961;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016Hyon Kwang II is the Department Director for Scientific Development at the National Aerospace Development Administration.
[F416. Jang Bom Su

Jang Pom Su

Jang Hyon U

DOB: 15.4.1957 or 22.2.1958

Diplomatic Passport No.: 836110034 Date of expiration: 1.1.2020 ;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Syria.]
[F317. Jang Yong Son DOB: 20.2.1957 ; Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative. Served as the KOMID Representative in Iran.]
[F418. Jon Myong Guk

Cho'n Myo'ng-kuk

Jon Yong Sang

DOB: 18.10.1976 or 25.8.1976 ;

Passport No.: 4721202031; Date of expiration: 21.2.2017

Diplomatic Passport No.: 836110035 Date of expiration: 1.1.2020 ;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Syria.]
19.Kang Mun KilJiang Wen-ji

Passport: PS472330208;

Passport date of expiration: 4.7.2017;

Nationality: DPRK;

2.3.2016Kang 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

2.3.2016Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative in Syria.
[F321. Kim Jung Jong Kim Chung Chong Passport: 199421147 Passport date of expiration: 29.12.2014 ; Passport: 381110042, Passport date of expiration: 25.1.2016 ; Passport: 563210184, Passport date of expiration: 18.6.2018 ; DOB: 7.11.1966 , Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative. Served as the Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative in Vietnam.]
22.Kim Kyu

DOB: 30.7.1968,

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) External Affairs Officer.
23.Kim Tong My'ongKim Chin-So'k; Kim Tong-Myong; Kim Jin-Sok; Kim, Hyok-Chol

DOB: 1964;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016Kim 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.
[F324. Kim Yong Chol DOB. 18.2.1962 ; Nationality: DPRK 2.3.2016 KOMID Representative. Served as the KOMID Representative in Iran.]
25.Ko Tae HunKim Myong Gi

Passport: 563120630;

Passport date of expiration: 20.3.2018,

D.O.B. 25.5.1972;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016Tanchon Commercial Bank Representative.
26.Ri Man Gon

DOB: 29.10.1945;

Passport number: P0381230469;

Passport date of expiration: 6.4.2016;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016Ri Man Gon is the Minister of the Munitions Industry Department.
27.Ryu Jin

DOB: 7.8.1965;

Passport number: 563410081;

Nationality: DPRK

2.3.2016KOMID Representative in Syria.
28.Yu Chol UNationality: DPRKYu Chol U is the Director of the National Aerospace Development Administration.
[F529. 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.
30. Kim Song Chol Kim Hak Song

Passport: 381420565, alt. Passport: 654120219;

DOB: 26.3.1968 ; alt 15.10.1970

Nationality: DPRK

30.11.2016 KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests.
31. Son Jong Hyok Son Min

DOB: 20.5.1980 ;

Nationality: DPRK

30.11.2016 Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests.
32. Kim Se Gon

Passport: PD472310104;

DOB: 13.11.1969

Nationality: DPRK

30.11.2016 Works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry.
33. Ri Won Ho

Passport: 381310014;

DOB: 17.7.1964 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.
34. Jo Yong Chol Cho Yong Chol

DOB: 30.9.1973 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.
35. Kim Chol Sam

DOB: 11.3.1971 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 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

Passport: 472310082;

DOB: 8.5.1955 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 Acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar and he operates as a KOMID facilitator. He was paid by KOMID for his assistance and arranges meetings on behalf of KOMID, including a meeting between KOMID and Myanmar's defence-related persons to discuss financial matters.
37. Chang Chang Ha Jang Chang Ha

DOB: 10.1.1964 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS).
38. Cho Chun Ryong Jo Chun Ryong

DOB: 4.4.1960 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC).
39. Son Mun San

DOB: 23.1.1951 ;

Nationality: DPRK.

30.11.2016 Director-General of the External Affairs Bureau of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE).]
[F640. Cho Il U Cho Il Woo

DOB: 10.5.1945

POB: Musan, North Hamgyo'ng Province, DPRK

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 736410010

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

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

YOB: 1954 or 1955

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Address: DPRK

2.6.2017 First Vice Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Propaganda and Agitation Department, which controls all DPRK media and is used by the government to control the public.
43. Jo Yong-Won Cho Yongwon

DOB: 24.10.1957

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Address: DPRK

2.6.2017 Vice Director of the Worker's Party of Korea's Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK's military.
44. Kim Chol Nam

DOB: 19.2.1970

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 563120238

Address: DPRK

2.6.2017 President of Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation, a company that procures supplies for General Bureau of Atomic Energy and serves as a cash route to the DPRK.
45. Kim Kyong Ok

YOB: 1937 or 1938

Nationality: DPRK

Address: Pyongyang, DPRK.

2.6.2017 Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK's military.
46. Kim Tong-Ho

DOB: 18.8.1969

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 745310111

Gender: male

Address: Vietnam

2.6.2017 Vietnam Representative for Tanchon Commercial Bank, which is the main DPRK financial entity for weapons and missile-related sales.
47. Min Byong Chol

Min Pyo'ng-ch'o'l;

Min Byong-chol;

Min Byong Chun

DOB: 10.8.1948

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Address: DPRK

2.6.2017 Member of the Worker's Party of Korea's Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea and the DPRK's military.
48. Paek Se Bong

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 Defense Commission, and a former Vice Director of Munitions Industry Department (MID).
49. Pak Han Se Kang Myong Chol

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 290410121

Address: DPRK

2.6.2017 Vice Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, which oversees the production of the DPRK's ballistic missiles and directs the activities of Korea Mining Development Corporation, the DPRK's premier arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.
50. Pak To Chun Pak Do Chun

DOB: 9.3.1944

Nationality: DPRK

2.6.2017 Pak To Chun is a former Secretary of Munitions Industry Department (MID) and currently advises on affairs relating to nuclear and missile programs. He is a former State Affairs Commission member and is a member Workers' Party of Korea Political Bureau.
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.
[F752. 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

DOB: 25.1.1925

Nationality: DPRK

2.6.2017 Ri Yong Mu is a Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, which directs and guides all DPRK's military, defense, and security-related affairs, including acquisition and procurement.]
[F854. Choe Chun Yong Ch'oe Ch'un-yo'ng

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 654410078

Gender: male

4.8.2017 Representative for Ilsim International Bank, which is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. Ilsim International Bank has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions.
55. Han Jang Su Chang-Su Han

DOB: 8.11.1969

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No.: 745420176, expires on 19.10.2020

Gender: male

4.8.2017 Chief Representative of the Foreign Trade Bank.
56. Jang Song Chol

DOB: 12.3.1967

Nationality: DPRK

4.8.2017 Jang Song Chol is a Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) representative overseas.
57. Jang Sung Nam

DOB: 14.7.1970

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No.: 563120368, issued on 22.3.2013 ; Passport expiration date: 22.3.2018

Gender: male

4.8.2017 Chief of an overseas Tangun Trading Corporation branch, which is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support the DPRK's defence research and development programs.
58. Jo Chol Song Cho Ch'o'l-so'ng

DOB: 25.9.1984

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 654320502, expires on 16.9.2019

Gender: male

4.8.2017 Deputy Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation, which provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading, a subordinate entity of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation.
59. Kang Chol Su

DOB: 13.2.1969

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No.: 472234895

4.8.2017 Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which specializes in acquisition for the DPRK's defence industries and support for the DPRK's military-related overseas sales. Its procurements also likely support the DPRK's chemical weapons program.
60. Kim Mun Chol Kim Mun-ch'o'l

DOB: 25.3.1957

Nationality: DPRK

4.8.2017 Representative for Korea United Development Bank.
61. Kim Nam Ung

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No.: 654110043

4.8.2017 Representative for Ilsim International Bank, which is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. Ilsim International Bank has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions.
62. Pak Il Kyu Pak Il-Gyu

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No.: 563120235

Gender: male

4.8.2017 Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which specializes in acquisition for DPRK's defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales. Its procurements also likely support the DPRK's chemical weapons program.]
[F963. [X1Pak Yong Sik]

Nationality: DPRK

YOB: 1950

11.9.2017 Member of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission, which is responsible for the development and implementation of the Workers' Party of Korea military policies, commands and controls the DPRK's military, and helps direct the country's military defence industries.]
[F1064. Ch'oe So'k Min

DOB: 25.7.1978

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Ch'oe So'k-min is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. In 2016, Ch'oe So'k-min was the deputy representative of the Foreign Trade Bank branch office in that overseas location. He has been associated with cash transfers from that overseas Foreign Trade Bank office to banks affiliated with North Korean special organizations and Reconnaissance General Bureau operatives located overseas in an effort to evade sanctions.
65. Chu Hyo'k Ju Hyok

DOB: 23.11.1986

Passport No 836420186 issued 28.10.2016 expires 28.10.2021 .

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Chu Hyo'k is a North Korean national who is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative.
66. Kim Jong Sik Kim Cho'ng-sik

YOB: 1967-1969.

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Address: DPRK

22.12.2017 A leading official guiding the DPRK's WMD development efforts. Serving as Deputy Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Munitions Industry Department.
67. Kim Kyong Il Kim Kyo'ng-il

Location: Libya

DOB: 1.8.1979

Passport No 836210029.

Nationality: DPRK.

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Kim Kyong Il is a Foreign Trade Bank deputy chief representative in Libya.
68. Kim Tong Chol Kim Tong-ch'o'l

DOB: 28.1.1966

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Kim Tong Chol is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative.
69. Ko Chol Man Ko Ch'o'l-man

DOB: 30.9.1967

Passport No 472420180

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Ko Chol Man is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative.
70. Ku Ja Hyong Ku Cha-hyo'ng

Location: Libya

DOB: 8.9.1957

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Ku Ja Hyong is a Foreign Trade Bank chief representative in Libya
71. Mun Kyong Hwan Mun Kyo'ng-hwan

DOB: 22.8.1967

Passport No 381120660 expires 25.3.2016 .

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Mun Kyong Hwan is an overseas Bank of East Land representative.
72. Pae Won Uk Pae Wo'n-uk

DOB: 22.8.1969

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No 472120208 expires 22.2.2017

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Pae Won Uk is an overseas Daesong Bank representative.
73. Pak Bong Nam

Lui Wai Ming;

Pak Pong Nam;

Pak Pong-nam

DOB: 6.5.1969

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Pak Bong Nam is an overseas Ilsim International Bank representative.
74. Pak Mun Il Pak Mun-il

DOB 1.1.1965

Passport No 563335509 expires 27.8.2018 .

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

22.12.2017 Pak Mun Il is an overseas official of Korea Daesong Bank.
75. Ri Chun Hwan Ri Ch'un-hwan

[X2DOB: 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 Pyo'ng-ch'o'l

YOB: 1948

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: Male

Address: DPRK

22.12.2017 Alternate Member of the Political Bureau of the Workers' Party of Korea and First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department
78. Ri Song Hyok Li Cheng He

DOB: 19.3.1965

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

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 North Korea.
79. Ri Un Song

Ri Eun Song;

Ri Un Song

DOB: 23.7.1969

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: Male

22.12.2017 Ri U'n-so'ng is an overseas Korea Unification Development Bank representative.]
[F1180. TSANG YUNG YUAN Neil Tsang, Yun Yuan Tsang

DOB: 20.10.1957

Passport No: 302001581

30.3.2018 Tsang Yung Yuan has coordinated DPRK coal exports with a DPRK broker operating in a third country, and he has a history of other sanctions evasion activities.]

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B.EntitiesU.K.

NameAliasLocationDate of UN designationOther information
1.Korea Mining Development Trading Corporationa.k.a. CHANGGWANG SINYONG CORPORATION; a.k.a. EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL CORPORATION; a.k.a. DPRKN MINING DEVELOPMENT TRADING COOPERATION; a.k.a. ‘KOMID’Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK24.4.2009Primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.
2.Korea Ryonbong General Corporation

a.k.a. KOREA YONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION;

f.k.a. LYON-GAKSAN GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION

Pot'onggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Rakwon- dong,

Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK

24.4.2009Defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales.
3.Tanchon Commercial Bankf.k.a. CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK; f.k.a., KOREA CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK

Saemul 1- Dong

Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK

24.4.2009Main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.
[F14. 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) Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, b) Sengujadong 11-2/(or Kwangbok-dong), Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea 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 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.]
5.Hong Kong Electronicsa.k.a. HONG KONG ELECTRONICS KISH COSanaee St., Kish Island, Iran.16.7.2009Owned 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 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 Corporationa.k.a. KOREA HYOKSIN EXPORT AND IMPORT CORPORATIONRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK.16.7.2009A 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)a.k.a. General Department of Atomic Energy (GDAE)Haeudong, Pyongchen District, Pyongyang, DPRK.16.7.2009

The GBAE is responsible for the DPRK's nuclear programme, which includes the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and its 5 MWe (25 MWt) plutonium production research reactor, as well as its fuel fabrication and reprocessing facilities.

The GBAE has held nuclear-related meetings and discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency. GBAE is the primary DPRK Government agency that oversees nuclear programmes, including the operation of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre.

8.Korean Tangun Trading CorporationPyongyang, DPRK.16.7.2009Korea 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 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, DPRK22.1.2013The 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.22.1.2013DPRK 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 programme. Green Pine was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2012.
11.Korea Kumryong Trading Corporation22.1.2013Used 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 CorporationPyongyang, DPRK22.1.2013The 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 181113818642

Facsimile number: 8502-381-4410

22.1.2013Korea 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) InternationalLeader International Trading Limited; Leader (Hong Kong) International Trading LimitedLM-873, RM B, 14/F, Wah Hen Commercial Centre, 383 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China.22.1.2013Leader 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.
[F115. Green Pine Associated Corporation a) Cho'ngsong United Trading Company; b) Chongsong Yonhap; c) Ch'o'ngsong Yo'nhap; d) Chosun Chawo'n Kaebal T'uja Hoesa; e) Jindallae; f) Ku'm-haeryong Company LTD; g) Natural Resources Development and Investment Corporation; h) Saeingp'il Company; i) National Resources Development and Investment Corporation; j) Saeng Pil Trading Corporation a) c/o Reconnaissance General Bureau Headquarters, Hyongjesan-Guyok, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea; b) Nungrado, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea; c) Rakrang No 1 Rakrang District Pyongyang Korea, Chilgol-1 dong, Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea 2.5.2012 Green Pine Associated Corporation ( Green Pine ) has taken over many of the activities of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). KOMID was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. Green Pine is also responsible for approximately half of the arms and related materiel exported by the DPRK. Green Pine has been identified for sanctions for exporting arms or related material from North Korea. Green Pine specializes in the production of maritime military craft and armaments, such as submarines, military boats and missile systems, and has exported torpedoes and technical assistance to Iranian defence-related firms. Telephone number: +850-2-18111 (ext. 8327). Facsimile number: +850-2-3814685 and +850-2-3813372. Email addresses: pac@silibank.com and kndic@co.chesin.com.]
16.Amroggang Development Banking Corporation

Amroggang Development Bank;

Amnokkang Development Bank

Tongan-dong, Pyongyang, DPRK2.5.2012Amroggang, 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 Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missilesand goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. The Security Council designated SHIG in Resolution 1737 (2006) as an entity involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme.
17.Korea Heungjin Trading CompanyHunjin Trading Co.; Korea Henjin Trading Co.; Korea Hengjin Trading CompanyPyongyang, DPRK.2.5.2012The 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, DPRK7.3.2013The Second Academy of Natural Sciences is a national-level organisation responsible for research and development of the DPRK's advanced weapons systems, including missiles and probably nuclear weapons. The Second Academy of Natural Sciences uses a number of subordinate organisations to obtain technology, equipment, and information from overseas, including Tangun Trading Corporation, for use in the DPRK's missile and probably nuclear weapons programmes. Tangun Trading Corporation was designated by the Sanctions Committee in July 2009 and is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support DPRK's defence research and development programmes, including, but not limited to, weapons of mass destruction and delivery system programmes and procurement, including materials that are controlled or prohibited under relevant multilateral control regimes.
19.Korea Complex Equipment Import CorporationRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK.7.3.2013Korea 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)

Donghung Dong, Central District. PO BOX 120. Pyongyang, DPRK;

Dongheung-dong Changwang Street, Chung-Ku, PO Box 125, Pyongyang.

28.7.2014Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited (IMO Number: 1790183) 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
[ F12
F12
F12 ]
(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
[ F12 ]
(p)Ra Nam 2

8625545

2.3.2016
(q)RaNam 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
[ F12 ]
(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 SciencePyongyang, DPRK2.3.2016The 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 CompanyChong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd.Address: 817 Haeun, Donghung-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: 817, Haeum, Tonghun-dong, Chung-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO Number: 53428832.3.2016The 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)DCB; Taedong Credit BankAddress: Suite 401, Potonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, PyongchonDistrict, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: Ansan-dong, Botonggang Hotel, Pongchon, Pyongyang, DPRK; [X3SWIFT: DCBK KPPY]2.3.2016Daedong 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.
24.Hesong Trading CompanyPyongyang, DPRK2.3.2016The Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Hesong Trading Corporation.
25.Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC)KKBCJungson-dong, Sungri Street, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK2.3.2016KKBC 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.
26.Korea Kwangsong Trading CorporationRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK2.3.2016The Korea Ryongbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation.
27.Ministry of Atomic Energy IndustryMAEIHaeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK2.3.2016The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernising the DPRK's atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK's development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country's nuclear weapons programme, and under it are other nuclear- related organisations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organisations and research centres, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research centre at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programmes, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.
[F228. Munitions Industry Department Military Supplies Industry Department Pyongyang, DPRK 2.3.2016 The Munitions Industry Department is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2. The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R & D programmes, including the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. The MID oversees the DPRK's nuclear programme. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.]
29.National Aerospace Development AdministrationNADADPRK2.3.2016NADA is involved in the DPRK's development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets.
30.Office 39Office #39; Office No. 39; Bureau 39; Central Committee Bureau 39; Third Floor; Division 39DPRK2.3.2016DPRK government entity.
31.Reconnaissance General BureauChongch'al Ch'ongguk; KPA Unit 586; RGBHyongjesan- Guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: Nungrado, Pyongyang, DPRK2.3.2016The 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 CommitteeKangdong, DPRK2.3.2016The 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.
[F533. Korea United Development Bank Pyongyang, North Korea; SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY 30.11.2016 Operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy.
34. Ilsim International Bank Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: ILSIKPPY 30.11.2016 Is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC). Has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions.
35. Korea Daesong Bank Choson Taesong Unhaeng; Taesong Bank Segori-dong, Gyongheung St. Potonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY 30.11.2016 Is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers' Party.
36. Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation 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 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 Is owned by the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, DPRK's defence conglomerate, specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales.
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 Is a subsidiary of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation — DPRK's defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales — and has engaged in proliferation-related transactions.
40. DCB Finance Limited Akara Building, 24 de Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Dalian, China 30.11.2016 Is a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a listed entity.
41. Korea Taesong Trading Company Pyongyang, DPRK 30.11.2016 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 Pulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, DPRK 30.11.2016 Is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewelry, and light industry products.]
[F643. Kangbong Trading Corporation DPRK 2.6.2017 The Kangbong Trading Corporation sold, supplied, transferred, or purchased, directly or indirectly, to or from the DPRK, metal, graphite, coal, or software, where revenue or goods received may benefit the Government of the DPRK or the Workers' Party of Korea. The Kangbong Trading Corporation's parent is the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.
44. Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation Pyongyang, DPRK 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 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.
[F146. Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army Strategic Rocket Force; Strategic Rocket Force Command of KPA; Strategic Force; Strategic Forces Pyongyang, DPRK 2.6.2017 The Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army is in charge of all DPRK ballistic missile programs and is responsible for SCUD and NODONG launches.] ]
[F847. Foreign Trade Bank FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 (KNIC)

Korea Foreign Insurance Company

Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK 4.8.2017 The Korean National Insurance Company is a DPRK financial and insurance company and is affiliated with Office 39.
49. Koryo Credit Development Bank Daesong Credit Development Bank; Koryo Global Credit Bank; Koryo Global Trust Bank Pyongyang, DPRK 4.8.2017 Koryo Credit Development Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK's economy.
50. Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies Mansudae Art Studio 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.]
[F951. 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.]
[F1054. Ministry of the People's Armed Forces (MPAF) Pyongyang, DPRK 22.12.2017 The Ministry of the People's Armed Forces manages the general administrative and logistical needs of the Korean People's Army.]
[F1155. CHANG AN SHIPPING & TECHNOLOGY

;

CHANG AN SHIPPING AND TECHNOLOGY

Room 2105, DL1849, Trend Centre, 29-31 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China 30.3.2018 Registered owner, ship manager, and commercial manager of Panama-flagged vessel HUA FU, a cargo ship that loaded DPRK coal at Najin DPRK on September 24, 2017 .
56. CHONMYONG SHIPPING CO CHON MYONG SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED Kalrimgil 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK ; Saemaul 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 Jongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 October 19, 2017 by Huaxin Shipping to make preparations for entry into Nampo, DPRK to receive a shipment of coal bound for Vietnam. The ASIA BRIDGE 1 was instructed by an unidentified employee of Huaxin Shipping Ltd to make preparations to receive 8 000 metric tons of coal and then sail to Cam Pha, Vietnam. The master of the vessel was instructed to cover the ship's name and other markings using canvas while in port at Nampo.
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 $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 Sochang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 kiloliters of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation.
62. KOREA ANSAN SHIPPING COMPANY KOREA ANSAN SHPG COMPANY Pyongchon 1-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 Chilgol 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 Tonghung-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 Rakrang 3-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 kiloliters of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation.
67. KOTI CORP Panama City, Panama 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 Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyondae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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 Otan-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK 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.
[F1371. 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 July 11, 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 August 27, 2017 . HAO FAN 2 loaded North Korean coal at Nampo, DPRK on June 3, 2017 .
[F1474. WEIHAI WORLD-SHIPPING FREIGHT 419-201, Tongyi Lu, Huancui Qu, Weihai, Shandong 264200, China 30.3.2018 Ship and commercial manager of the XIN GUANG HAI, a vessel that on loaded coal at Taean, DPRK on October 27, 2017 and had an ETA of November 14, 2017 to Cam Pha, Vietnam, but it did not arrive.]
[F1575. YUK TUNG ENERGY PTE LTD 80 Raffles Place, #17-22 UOB Plaza, Singapore, 048624, Singapore 30.3.2018 Ship manager and commercial manager of the YUK TUNG, which conducted ship-to-ship transfer of refined petroleum product.] ]

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