I really wish there were an easy way to cut and paste these things, with the change marks… but there isn’t, which is why I put this off for a few days. There are 45 amended listings, after all….
Here are the 45 amended North Korea sanctions listings, changed on Tuesday by OFSI – 21 individuals:
1. CHO'NG-CH'O'L, Mun
Nationality: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Address: C/O Tanchon Commercial Bank, Pyongyang, Saemaeul 1-Dong, Pyongchon District, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0247 (UN Ref):KPi.012 Mun 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. Listed on: 23/04/2013 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 07/03/2013 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 12870.
2. CHOL SAM, Kim
DOB: 11/03/1971. Good quality a.k.a.: TIESAN, Jin (non-Latin script: 金 铁 三
Nationality: North Korea Passport no: 645120378 Passport Details: Issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: Representative of Daedong Credit Bank (DCB) Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0226 (UN Ref):KPi.035 Kim Chol Sam is a representative for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB) who has been involved in managing transactions on behalf of DCB Finance Limited. As an overseas-based representative of DCB, it is suspected that Kim Chol Sam has facilitated transactions worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and likely managed millions of dollars in DPRK related accounts with potential links to nuclear/missile programs. Listed on: 09/12/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/11/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13420.
3. CHOL U, Yu
DOB: 08/08/1959. Nationality: North Korea Position: Director of the National Aerospace Development Administration Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0277 (UN Ref):KPi.028 Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13338.
4. CHUN-SIK, Choe
DOB: 12/10/1954. Good quality a.k.a: (1) SIK, Choe, Chun (2) SIK, Ch'oe, Ch'un Position: (1) Former director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS). (2) Former head of the DPRK’s long-range missile program. Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0205 (UN Ref):KPi.013 Choe Chun-sik was the director of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) and was the head of the DPRK’s long-range missile program. Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:19/01/202102/08/2022 Group ID: 13324.
5. HO-JIN, Yun
DOB: 13/10/1944. Good quality a.k.a: HO-CHIN, Yun Nationality: North Korea Position: Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0278 (UN Ref):KPi.001 Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation; oversees the import of items needed for the uranium enrichment program. Listed on: 17/07/2009 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 16/07/2009 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 10914.
6. HONG-SOP, Ri
DOB: --/--/1940. Nationality: North Korea Position: (1) Former director, Yongbyon Nuclear Research Center (2) Head of Nuclear Weapons Institute Address: Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0262 (UN Ref):KPi.004 Former 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. Listed on: 17/07/2009 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 16/07/2009 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 10917.
7. IL U, Cho
DOB: 10/05/1945. POB: Musan, North Hamgyo'ng Province, North Korea Good quality a.k.a: (1) IL WOO, Cho (2) CH’O’L, Cho (3) CHOL, Jo Passport Number: 736410010 Position: Director of the Fifth Bureau of the Reconnaissance General Bureau Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0202 (UN Ref):KPi.040 Cho is believed to be in charge of overseas espionage operations and foreign intelligence collection for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:16/02/202202/08/2022 Group ID: 13471.
8. KY'ONG-SU, Ra
DOB: 04/06/1954. Good quality a.k.a: (1) KYUNG-SU, Ra (2) MYONG HO, Chang (3) MYO’NG-HO, Chang (4) MYONG-HO, Chang Nationality: North Korea Passport Number: 645120196 Position: Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0259 (UN Ref):KPi.008 Ra Ky'ong-Su is a Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) official. In this capacity he has facilitated transactions for TCB. Tanchon was designated by the 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. (Gender):Male Listed on: 19/02/2013 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 22/01/2013 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 12845.
9. MUN KIL, Kang
Good quality a.k.a: WEN-JI, Jiang Nationality: North Korea Passport Number: PS 472330208 Passport Details: Date of Expiration: 4.7.2017 Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0223 (UN Ref):KPi.019 Kang Mun Kil has conducted nuclear procurement activities as a representative of Namchongang, also known as Namhung. Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13330.
10. PYONG CHUL, Ri
DOB: --/--/1948. Good quality a.k.a: PYO'NG-CH'O'L, Ri a.k.a: CHOL Nationality: North Korea Address: North Korea.Position: (1) Alternate Member of the Political Bureau of the Workers’ Party of Koreaa.(2) First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0266 (UN Ref):KPi.076 (Gender):Male Listed on: 22/12/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 22/12/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13572.
11. SE BONG, Paek
DOB: 21/03/1938. Good quality a.k.a.: PAEK, Se Pong Nationality: North Korea Position: (1) Former Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (2) Former member of the National Defense Commission (3) Former Vice Director of Munitions Industry Department (MID) Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0251 (UN Ref):KPi.048 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) Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13478.
12. SOK CHOL, Kim
DOB: 08/05/1955. Nationality: North Korea Passport Number: 472310082 Position: (1) Acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Burma (2) KOMID facilitator Address: Myanmar Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0236 (UN Ref):KPi.036 Kim 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. Listed on: 09/12/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/11/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13421.
13. SONG HYOK, Ri
DOB: 19/03/1965. Good quality a.k.a: CHENG HE, Li Nationality: North Korea Position: Ri Song Hyok is an overseas representative for Koryo Bank and Koryo Credit Development Bank Passport no: 654234735 Passport Details: Issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0267 (UN Ref):KPi.077 Ri Song Hyok has reportedly established front companies to procure items and conduct financial transactions on behalf of North Korea. (Gender):Male Listed on: 22/12/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 22/12/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13573.
14. TO CHUN, Pak
DOB: 09/03/1944. Good quality a.k.a: (1) DO CHUN, Pak (2) PAK, To’-Ch’un Position: Former Secretary of Munitions Industry Department (MID). Adviser on nuclear and missile programmes. Former State Affairs Commission member. Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0257 (UN Ref):KPi.050 Pak To Chun is a former Secretary of Munitions Industry Department (MID) and currently advises on affairs relating to nuclear and missile programmes. He is a former State Affairs Commission member and is a member Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau. Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13480.
15. TONG CHOL, Kim
DOB: 28/01/1966. Good quality a.k.a: TONG-CH'O'L, Kim Nationality: North Korea Passport no: (1) 927234267 (2) 108120258 Passport Details: (1) – (2) Issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea on 14 Feb. 2018; expiration date 14 Feb. 2023 Position: Kim Tong Chol is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0238 (UN Ref):KPi.068 (Gender):Male Listed on: 22/12/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 22/12/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13563.
16. TONG MY'ONG, Kim
DOB: (1) --/--/1964 (2) 28/08/1962 Good quality a.k.a: (1) CHIN-SO'K, Kim (2) HYOK- CHOL, Kim (3) JIN-SOK, Kim (4) TONG-MYONG, Kim (5) TONG-MYO’NG, Kim (6) TONG MYONG, Kim (7) HYOK CHOL, Kim Nationality: North Korea Passport no: 290320764 Passport Details: Issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: President of Tanchon Commercial Bank Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0239 (UN Ref):KPi.023 Kim 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. Listed on: 21/12/2011 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 12441.
17. YON CHUN, Cho
DOB: 28/09/1937. Good quality a.k.a: YON JUN, Jo Position: Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0203 (UN Ref):KPi.041 Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13472.
18. YONG MU, Ri
DOB: 25/01/1925. a.k.a: YONG-MU, Ri Nationality: North Korea Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: Ri Yong Mu is a Vice Chairman of the State Affairs Commission, which directs and guides all DPRK’s military, defence, and security-related affairs, including acquisition and procurement Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0271 (UN Ref):KPi.053 Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13483.
19. YONG SIK, Pak
DOB: --/--/1950. a.k.a: YO’NG-SIK, Pak Address: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0258 (UN Ref):KPi.063 Pak 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. Listed on: 12/09/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 11/09/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13540.
20. YONG SON, Jang
DOB: 20/02/1957. Nationality: North Korea Passport Number: 563110024 Passport Details: Issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0217 (UN Ref):KPi.017 Served as the KOMID representative in Iran. Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13328.
21. YONG CHOL, Kim
DOB: 18/02/1962. a.k.a: (1) YONG-CHOL, Kim (2) YOUNG-CHOL, Kim (3) YOUNG- CHEOL, Kim (4) YOUNG-CHUL Passport Number: 472310168 Passport Details: Issued by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Position: Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0241 (UN Ref):KPi.024 Served as the KOMID representative in Iran. Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13334.
and 24 entities:
1. CHONG-CHONGANG SHIPPING COMPANY
a.k.a: (1) Chong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd (2) Chongchongang Shipping Co LTD Address: (1) 817, Haeum, Tonghun-dong, Chung-gu, Pyongyang.(2) 817 Haeun, Donghung-dong, Central District, Pyongyang.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0129 (UN Ref):KPe.022 IMO 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. Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13340.
2. CHONMYONG SHIPPING CO
a.k.a: Chon Myong Shipping Company Limited Address: (1) Kalrimgil 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea.(2) Saemaul 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0130 (UN Ref):KPe.056 Registered owner of CHON MYONG 1, a DPRK-flagged vessel that conducted ship-to-ship transfer of fuel in late December 2017. IMO number: 5571322. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13627.
3. DAEDONG CREDIT BANK (DCB)
a.k.a: (1) DCB (2) Taedong Credit Bank (3) Dae-Dong Credit Bank Address: (1) Suite 401, Potonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, North Korea. (2) Ansan-dong, Botonggang Hotel, Pongchon, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0131 (UN Ref):KPe.023 SWIFT: 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. Listed on: 05/03/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13341.
4. FIRST OIL JV CO LTD
Address: Jongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0133 (UN Ref):KPe.057 Owner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. IMO number: 5963351. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13628.
5. FOREIGN TRADE BANK (FTB)
a.k.a:FTB(1) Mooyokbank (2) Korea Trading Bank Address: FTB Building, Jungsong- dong, Central District, Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0134 (UN Ref):KPe.047 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. SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY. Listed on: 07/08/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 05/08/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13536.
6. HAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP
Address: Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0137 (UN Ref):KPe.058 Registered 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. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13629.
7. KOREA ACHIM SHIPPING CO
Address: Sochang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0144 (UN Ref):KPe.061 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 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. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13632.
8. KOREA ANSAN SHIPPING COMPANY
a.k.a: (1) KOREA ANSAN SHPG COMPANY (2) Korea Ansan SHPG CO Address: Pyongchon 1-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0145 (UN Ref):KPe.062 Registered owner of DPRK tanker AN SAN 1 believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. IMO number: 5676084. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13633.
9. KOREA DAESONG GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION
a.k.a: (1) Daesong Trading (2) Daesong Trading Company (3) Korea Daesong Trading Company (4) Korea Daesong Trading Corporation Address: Pulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0148 (UN Ref):KPe.042 Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewelry, and light industry products. (Phone number): (1) +850-2-18111-8208 (2) Fax: +850-2-381-4432. (Email address): daesong@star-co.net.kp. Listed on: 23/12/2010 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/11/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 11287.
10. KOREA KUMSAN TRADING CORPORATION
Address: Haeun 2-dong, Pyogchon District, Pyongyang City/Mangyongdae, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0154 (UN Ref):KPe.044 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. (Phone number): (1) +850-2-18111-8550. (2) Fax: +850-2-381-4410/4416. (Email address): mhs-ip@star-co.net.kp. Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13485.
11. KOREA MYONGDOK SHIPPING CO
Address: Chilgol 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0158 (UN Ref):KPe.063 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. IMO number: 5985863. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13634.
12. KOREA SAMJONG SHIPPING
Address: Tonghung-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0162 (UN Ref):KPe.064 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. IMO number: 5954061. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13635.
13. KOREA SAMMA SHIPPING CO
a.k.a: Korea Samma SHPG CO Address: Rakrang 3-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0163 (UN Ref):KPe.065 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. IMO number: 5145892. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13636.
14. KOREAN TANGUN TRADING CORPORATION
a.k.a: (1) Kuryonggang Trading Corporation (2) Ryungseng Trading Corporation (3) Ryung Seng Trading Corporation (4) Ryungsong Trading Corporation (5) Kore Kuryonggang Trading Corporation Address: Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0169 (UN Ref):KPe.008 Korea Tangun Trading Corporation is subordinate to DPRK’s Second Academy of Natural Sciences and is primarily responsible for the procurement of commodities and technologies to support DPRK’s 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. (Parent company):DPRK's Second Academy of Natural Sciences Listed on: 17/07/2009 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 16/07/2009 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 10913.
15. KORYO BANK
Address: Koryo Bank Building, Pulgun Street, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0170 (UN Ref):KPe.045 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 Listed on: 05/06/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/06/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13486.
16. KOTI CORP
Address: Panama City, Panama.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0172 (UN Ref):KPe.067 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 9 December 2017. IMO number: 5982254. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13638.
17. MANSUDAE OVERSEAS PROJECT GROUP OF COMPANIES
a.k.a: Mansudae Art Studio Address: Yanggakdo International Hotel, RYUS, Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0174 (UN Ref):KPe.050 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. Listed on: 07/08/2017 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 05/08/2017 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13538.
18. MYOHYANG SHIPPING CO
Address: Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0178 (UN Ref):KPe.068 Ship 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. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13639.
19. NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION
a.k.a: (1) Korea Daeryonggang Trading Corporation (2) Korea Tearyonggang Trading Corporation (3) Nam Chon Gang Corporation (4) Nam Chong Gan Trading Corporation (5) Namchongang Trading (6) Namhung Trading Corporation (7) NCG (8) Nomchongang Trading Co. Address: (1) Chilgol, Pyongyang, North Korea. (2) Sengujadong 11-2/(or Kwangbok-dong), Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0179 (UN Ref):KPe.004 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. (Parent company):General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE) Listed on: 17/07/2009 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 16/07/2009 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 10909.
20. OCEAN MARITIME MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED (OMM)
a.k.a: (1) East Sea Shipping Company (2) Korea Mirae Shipping Co. Ltd (3) Haeyang Crew Management Company Address: (1) Dongheung-dong Changgwang Street, Chung-Ku, PO Box 125, Pyongyang, North Korea. (2) Donghung Dong, Central District, PO Box 120, Pyongyang, North Korea. Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0181 (UN Ref):KPe.020 Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited is the operator/manager of the following vessels with IMO Number: (a) Chol Ryong (Ryong Gun Bong) 8606173, (b) Chong Bong (Greenlight) (Blue Nouvelle) 8909575, (c) Chong Rim 2 8916293, (d) Hoe Ryong 9041552, (e) Hu Chang (O Un Chong Nyon) 8330815, (f) Hui Chon (Hwang Gum San 2) 8405270, (g) Ji Hye San (Hyok Sin 2) 8018900, (h) Kang Gye (Pi Ryu Gang) 8829593, (i) Mi Rim 8713471, (j) Mi Rim 2 9361407, (k) Rang (Po Thong Gang) 8829555, (l) Ra Nam 2 8625545, (m) Ra Nam 3 9314650, (n) Ryo Myong 8987333, (o) Ryong Rim (Jon Jin 2) 8018912, (p) Se Pho (Rak Won 2) 8819017, (q) Songjin (Jang Ja San Chong Nyon Ho) 8133530, (r) South Hill 2 8412467,(s) Tan Chon (Ryon Gang 2) 7640378, (t) Thae Pyong San (Petrel 1) 9009085, (u) Tong Hung San (Chong Chon Gang) 7937317, (v) Tong Hung 8661575. 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. Listed on: 16/10/2014 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 28/07/2014 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13143.
21. OFFICE 39
a.k.a: (1) Bureau 39 (2) Central Committee Bureau 39 (3) Division 39 (4) Office #39 (5) Office No. 39 (6) Third Floor Address:North Korea.(1) Second KWP Government Building (Korean – Ch’o’ngsa, Urban Town (Korean-Dong), Chung Ward, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (2) Chung-Guyok (Central District), Sosong Street, Kyongrim-Dong, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (3) Changwang Street, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0182 (UN Ref):KPe.030 DPRK government entity Listed on: 21/12/2011 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 02/03/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 12453.
22. PHYONGCHON SHIPPING & MARINE
a.k.a: PHYONGCHON SHIPPING AND MARINE Address: Otan-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0185 (UN Ref):KPe.070 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. IMO number: 5878561. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13641.
23. SINGWANG ECONOMICS AND TRADING GENERAL CORPORATION
Address: North Korea.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0193 (UN Ref):KPe.036 Singwang 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. IMO number: 5905801. Listed on: 09/12/2016 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/11/2016 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13427.
24. YUK TUNG ENERGY PTE LTD
Address: 80 Raffles Place, 17-22 UOB Plaza, Singapore, Singapore, 048624.Other Information: (UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0198 (UN Ref):KPe.075 Ship manager and commercial manager of the YUK TUNG, which conducted ship-to-ship transfer of refined petroleum product. IMO number: 5987860. Listed on: 03/04/2018 UK Sanctions List Date Designated: 30/03/2018 Last Updated:31/12/202002/08/2022 Group ID: 13646.
Note: this corresponds to the July 26th update from the United Nations Security Council 1718 Sanctions Committee – although OFSI has one more individual listed. Unfortunately, the two listings are not in the same order, so it’d take some time to figure out which is the “extra” one…
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