UK sanctions: Democratic People's Republic of Korea sanctions
261 designations under The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019: 138 people, 86 companies and groups and 37 ships, as listed on the UK Sanctions List dated 03-Nov-2026. The newest designation is dated 17 May 2024.
Names, positions, sanctions and reasons are quoted from the list. Dates of birth, passport numbers and addresses are left out. Being on the list is a government designation, not a criminal conviction.
| Name and position | Type | Designated | Sanctions | UK statement of reasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koti 1 other name on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | De-flag, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). M/V KOTI engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V KUM UN SAN 3 on 9 December 2017. Listed as asset of Koti Corp (OFSI ID: 13638, UN Reference number: UN Ref KPe.067) |
| Yuk Tung 8 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | De-flag, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). M/V YUK TUNG engaged in a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, with M/V RYE SONG GANG in January 2018. Listed as asset of Yuk Tung Energy PTE Ltd (OFSI ID: 13646, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.075) |
| Hua Fu 5 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | De-flag, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). M/V HUA FU loaded DPRK coal at Najin, DPRK, on 24 September 2017. Listed as asset of Chang An Shipping & Technology (OFSI ID: 13626, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.055) |
| Xin Guang Hai 4 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | De-flag, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). Merchant vessel M/V XIN GUANG HAI loaded DPRK coal at Taean, DPRK, on 27 October 2017 and transferred it to Port Klang, Malaysia, on 18 December 2017. Listed as asset of Weihai World-Shipping Freight (OFSI ID: 13645, |
| Asia Bridge 1 4 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | De-flag, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). M/V ASIA BRIDGE 1 loaded DPRK coal at Nampo, DPRK, on 22 October 2017 and transferred it to Cam Pha, Vietnam. Listed as asset of Huaxin Shipping Hongkong Ltd, (OFSI ID: 13630, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.059) |
| Hap Jang Gang 6 4 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze | Pursuant to paragraphs 8(d) of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) and 12 of Security Council resolution 2270 (2016) as economic resources of designated entities. DPRK cargo vessel M/V HAP JANG GANG 6 is owned by Hapjanggang Shipping Corp and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Hapjanggang Shipping Corp, (OFSI ID: 13629, UN Refere |
| Ji Song 8 5 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze | Pursuant to paragraphs 8(d) of Security Council resolution 1718 (2006) and 12 of Security Council resolution 2270 (2016) as economic resources of designated entities. DPRK cargo vessel M/V JI SONG 8 is owned by Phyongchon Shipping & Marine and is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping & Marine, (OFSI ID: 13641, U |
| Woory Star 3 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK cargo vessel M/V WOORY STAR is believed to have been involved in illicit transfers of prohibited DPRK goods. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping & Marine (OFSI ID: 13641, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.07 |
| Yu Son 1 other name on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK tanker M/V YU SON is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. Listed as asset of Myohyang Shipping Co (OFSI ID: 13639, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.068) |
| Nam San 8 4 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK crude oil tanker M/V NAM SAN 8 is believed to have been involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil. Listed as asset of Hapjanggang Shipping Corp (OFSI ID: 13629, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.058) |
| Chon Ma San 1 other name on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK vessel M/V CHON MA SAN was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-November 2017. Listed as asset of Korea Achim Shipping Co (OFSI ID: 13632, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.061) |
| Ji Song 6 | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK tanker M/V JI SONG 6 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. Listed as asset of Phyongchon Shipping & Marine (OFSI ID: 13641, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.070) |
| Paek Ma 6 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK vessel M/V PAEK MA was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018. Listed as asset of Paekma Shipping Co (a.k.a First Oil JV Co Ltd) (OFSI ID: 13640, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe. |
| Yu Jong 2 4 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK oil tanker M/V YU JONG 2 was involved in-ship-to ship transfer operations for oil in November 2017. M/V YU JONG 2 was also involved in a ship-to-ship transfer operation, likely for oil, with M/V MIN NING DE YOU 0 |
| Sam Ma 2 5 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK oil tanker M/V SAM MA 2 imported refined petroleum products in October, early November and mid-November 2017 through multiple ship-to-ship transfers. Listed as asset of Korea Samma Shipping Co (OFSI ID: 13636, UN |
| Sam Jong 2 8 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK merchant vessel M/V SAM JONG 2 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. Listed as asset of Korea Samjong Shipping (OFSI ID: 13635, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.064) |
| Sam Jong 1 4 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK merchant vessel M/V SAM JONG 1 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations of oil in late January 2018. Listed as asset of Korea Samjong Shipping (OFSI ID: 13635, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.064) |
| Yu Phyong 5 8 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). In late November 2017 the YU PHYONG 5 conducted a ship-to-ship transfer of 1,721 metric tons of fuel oil. Listed as asset of Korea Myongdok Shipping Co - OFSI ID: 13634. UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.063 |
| An San 1 8 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK tanker M/V AN SAN 1 was involved in ship-to-ship transfer operations, likely for oil, in late January 2018. Listed as asset of Korea Ansan Shipping Company (OFSI ID: 13633, UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.062) |
| Chon Myong 1 8 other names on the list | Ship | 30 March 2018 | Asset freeze, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017), paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017)and paragraph 12 of Security Council resolution 2321 (2016). DPRK oil tanker M/V CHON MYONG 1 conducted a ship-to-ship transfer, likely for oil, in late December 2017. Listed as asset of Chonmyong Shipping Co (OFSI ID: 13627, UN Ref KPe.056) |
| Rye Song Gang 1 6 other names on the list | Ship | 28 December 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| Rung Ra 2 10 other names on the list | Ship | 28 December 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| Ul Ji Bong 6 28 other names on the list | Ship | 28 December 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| Billions No.18 2 other names on the list | Ship | 28 December 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| RI U'N SO'NG Former overseas Korea Unification Development Bank representative 2 other names on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| RI SONG HYOK Ri Song Hyok is an overseas representative for Koryo Bank and Koryo Credit Development Bank 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Ri Song Hyok has reportedly established front companies to procure items and conduct financial transactions on behalf of North Korea. |
| RI PYONG CHUL Former Alternate Member of the Political Bureau of the Workers’ Party of Korea and First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department 6 other names on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| RI CHUN SONG Ri Chun Song is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| RI CHUN HWAN Ri Chun Hwan is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| PAK MUN IL Former overseas representative of Korea Daesong Bank 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| PAK BONG NAM Pak Bong Nam is an overseas Ilsim International Bank representative 3 other names on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| PAE WON UK Pae Won Uk is an overseas Daesong Bank representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| MUN KYONG HWAN Overseas Bank of East Land representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KU JA HYONG Ku Ja Hyong is a Foreign Trade Bank chief representative in Libya 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KO CHOL MAN Ko Chol Man is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KIM TONG CHOL Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative 2 other names on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KIM KYONG IL Kim Kyong Il is a Foreign Trade Bank deputy chief representative in Libya 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KIM JONG SIK A leading official guiding the DPRK’s WMD development efforts. Serving as Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party of Korea Munitions Industry Department 3 other names on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| CHU HYO'K Former Overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| CH'OE SO'K MIN Former overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative 1 other name on the list | Individual | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | In 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. in response to the DPRK test of an I |
| MINISTRY OF NATIONAL DEFENCE 4 other names on the list | Entity | 22 December 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | The Ministry of National Defence manages the general administrative and logistical needs of the Korean People’s Army. |
| Jie Shun 3 other names on the list | Ship | 3 October 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| Tong San 2 4 other names on the list | Ship | 3 October 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| Hao Fan 6 | Ship | 3 October 2017 | De-flag, Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017). Listed as asset of Shen Zhong International Shipping - OFSI ID: 13644. UN Reference Number: UN Ref KPe.073. |
| Petrel 8 3 other names on the list | Ship | 3 October 2017 | Prohibition of port entry | Pursuant to paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2371 (2017) and paragraph 6 of Security Council Resolution 2375 (2017) |
| PAK YONG SIK Former Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission 1 other name on the list | Individual | 11 September 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | 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. |
| PROPAGANDA AND AGITATION DEPARTMENT (PAD) | Entity | 11 September 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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. |
| ORGANIZATION AND GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT (OGD) | Entity | 11 September 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | The Organization and Guidance Department is a very powerful body of the Workers' 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. |
| CENTRAL MILITARY COMMISSION OF THE WORKERS' PARTY OF KOREA 1 other name on the list | Entity | 11 September 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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 defense industries in coordination with the State Affairs Commission. |
| Pak Il Kyu Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation 1 other name on the list | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Official 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. |
| KIM NAM UNG Representative for Ilsim International Bank | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | 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. |
| KIM MUN CHOL Representative for Korea United Development Bank 1 other name on the list | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KANG CHOL SU Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Official 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. |
| JO CHOL SONG a) Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation b) Former Deputy Representative for the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation 1 other name on the list | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | 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. |
| JANG SUNG NAM Chief of an overseas Tangun Trading Corporation branch | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Chief 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. |
| JANG SONG CHOL Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) representative overseas | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| HAN JANG SU Former Representative of the Foreign Trade Bank 1 other name on the list | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| CHOE CHUN YONG Representative for Ilsim International Bank 1 other name on the list | Individual | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | 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. |
| MANSUDAE OVERSEAS PROJECT GROUP OF COMPANIES 1 other name on the list | Entity | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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 coun |
| KORYO CREDIT DEVELOPMENT BANK 3 other names on the list | Entity | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Koryo Credit Development Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK’s economy. |
| KOREAN NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION (KNIC) 2 other names on the list | Entity | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | The Korean National Insurance Company is a DPRK financial and insurance company and is affiliated with Office 39. |
| FOREIGN TRADE BANK (FTB) 2 other names on the list | Entity | 5 August 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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. |
| RI YONG MU 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 1 other name on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Died on 27 January 2022. |
| RI SU YONG Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, specializes 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 | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Served as Korea Ryonbong General Corporation representative in Cuba. |
| RI JAE IL 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 1 other name on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Died on 4 February 2021. |
| PAK TO CHUN 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 2 other names on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Pak To Chun is a former Secretary of Munitions Industry Department (MID) and currently advises on affairs relating to nuclear and missile programmes. He is a former State Affairs Commission member and is a member Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau. Died on 27 July 2022. |
| PAK HAN SE Vice Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, which oversees the production of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles 1 other name on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | 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. |
| PAEK SE BONG Former Chairman of the Second Economic Committee 3 other names on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | 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) |
| MIN BYONG CHOL Member of the Workers' Party of Korea’s Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military 3 other names on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KIM TONG-HO Vietnam Representative for Tanchon Commercial Bank, which is the main DPRK financial entity for weapons and missile-related sales | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KIM KYONG OK Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| KIM CHOL NAM 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 | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| JO YONG-WON Secretary and Chief of Organization and Guidance Department of the Worker’s Party of Korea 2 other names on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | |
| CHO YON CHUN Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military 1 other name on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| CHO IL U Director of the Fifth Bureau of the Reconnaissance General Bureau 3 other names on the list | Individual | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Cho is believed to be in charge of overseas espionage operations and foreign intelligence collection for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. |
| STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCE OF THE KOREAN PEOPLE'S ARMY 4 other names on the list | Entity | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | The Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People’s Army is in charge of all DPRK ballistic missile programmes and is responsible for SCUD and NODONG launches |
| KORYO BANK | Entity | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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 |
| KOREA KUMSAN TRADING CORPORATION | Entity | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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. Telephone: +850-2-18111-8550. Fax: +850-2-381-4410/4416. Email: mhs-ip@star-co.net.kp. |
| KANGBONG TRADING CORPORATION | Entity | 2 June 2017 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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 |
| SON MUN SAN Director-General of External Affairs Bureau of General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE) | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| SON JONG HYOK KOMID Official 1 other name on the list | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID’s interests. |
| RI WON HO DPRK Ministry of State Security Official | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Ri Won Ho is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID. |
| PAK CHUN IL Served as DPRK Ambassador to Egypt | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Pak Chun Il has served as the DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and provides support to KOMID. He concluded his tour of duty and leftEgypt on 15 November 2016. |
| KIM SONG CHOL KOMID Official 4 other names on the list | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Kim Song Chol is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID’s interests. |
| KIM SOK CHOL Former DPRK Ambassador to Burma | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Kim Sok Chol acted as the DPRKAmbassador to Burma and he operates as a KOMID facilitator. He was paid by KOMID for his assistance andarranges meetings on behalf of KOMID, including a meeting between KOMID and Burmese defense relatedpersons to discuss financial matters. |
| KIM SE GON | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | Kim Se Gon works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry. |
| KIM CHOL SAM Representative of Daedong Credit Bank (DCB) 1 other name on the list | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | 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 progra |
| JO YONG CHOL DPRK Ministry of State Security Official 1 other name on the list | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | Jo Yong Chol is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID. |
| CHO CHUN RYONG Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC) 1 other name on the list | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry, Travel Ban | |
| CHANG CHANG HA President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS) 1 other name on the list | Individual | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Travel Ban | N/A |
| SINGWANG ECONOMICS AND TRADING GENERAL CORPORATION | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | 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. |
| KOREA UNITED DEVELOPMENT BANK | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea United Development Bank operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy. SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY |
| KOREA TAESONG TRADING COMPANY | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea Taesong Trading Company has acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria. |
| KOREA PUGANG TRADING CORPORATION | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea 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. |
| KOREA INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL JOINT VENTURE COMPANY 9 other names on the list | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea 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. |
| KOREA FOREIGN TECHNICAL TRADE CENTER | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center is a DPRK firm trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the funds needed to finance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad. |
| KOREA DAESONG GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION 4 other names on the list | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea 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. |
| KOREA DAESONG BANK 2 other names on the list | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Daesong Bank is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers’ Party. SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY |
| KOREA COMPLEX EQUIPMENT IMPORT CORPORATION | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Korea 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. |
| ILSIM INTERNATIONAL BANK | Entity | 30 November 2016 | Asset freeze, Chartering of Ships, Closure of representative offices, Crew servicing of ships and aircraft, Prevention of business arrangements, Prohibition of port entry | Ilsim 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: ILSIKPPY |
Where this comes from
The UK Sanctions List (FCDO, GOV.UK); CSV read 4 November 2026 (saved copy). Every UK sanctions regime.