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9.1.2018 |
EN |
Official Journal of the European Union |
L 4/16 |
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2018/16
of 8 January 2018
implementing Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,
Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 31(2) thereof,
Having regard to 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 (1), and in particular Article 33(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
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(1) |
On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. |
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(2) |
On 22 December 2017, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2397(2017) which added sixteen persons and one entity to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures. |
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Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Article 1
Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 8 January 2018.
For the Council
The President
E. KRALEVA
ANNEX
The persons and entity listed below shall be added to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures set out in Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849:
A. Persons
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Name |
Alias |
Date of birth |
Date of UN designation |
Statement of reasons |
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64. |
CH'OE SO'K MIN |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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75. |
RI CHUN HWAN |
Ri Ch'un-hwan |
DOB: 20.8.1965 Passport No 563233049 expires 11.3.2019. Nationality: DPRK Gender: male |
22.12.2017 |
Ri Chun Hwan is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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79. |
RI U'N SO'NG |
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. |
B. Entities
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Name |
Alias |
Location |
Date of UN designation |
Other information |
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54. |
MINISTRY OF THE PEOPLE'S ARMED FORCES (MPAF) |
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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 |