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Document 32022R1503

Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1503 of 9 September 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

ST/11807/2022/INIT

OJ L 235, 12.9.2022, p. 6–18 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, GA, HR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

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ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2022/1503/oj

12.9.2022   

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 235/6


COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/1503

of 9 September 2022

implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 of 30 August 2017 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and repealing Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 (1), and in particular Article 47(5) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

(1)

On 30 August 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1509.

(2)

On 26 July 2022, the United Nations Security Council (‘UNSC’) Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution 1718 (2006) updated the information relating to 20 persons and 24 entities subject to restrictive measures.

(3)

Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 9 September 2022.

For the Council

The President

J. SÍKELA


(1)   OJ L 224, 31.8.2017, p. 1.


ANNEX

1.   

In Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 under heading ‘(a) Natural persons’, entries 1, 4, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 23, 24, 28, 35, 36, 40, 41, 48, 50, 53, 63, 68 and 78 are replaced by the following:

 

Name

Alias

Date of birth

Date of UN designation

Statement of reasons

‘1.

Yun Ho-jin

Yun Ho-chin

DOB: 13.10.1944

Nationality: DPRK

Address: Pyongyang, DPRK

16.7.2009

Director of Namchongang Trading Corporation; oversees the import of items needed for the uranium enrichment programme.

4.

Ri Hong-sop

 

DOB: 1940

Nationality: DPRK

Address: Pyongyang, DPRK

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.

8.

Ra Ky’ong-Su

Ra Kyung-Su;

Chang, Myong Ho;

Chang Myo’ng-Ho;

Chang Myong-Ho

DOB: 4.6.1954

Passport: 645120196

Nationality: DPRK

22.1.2013

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 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.

12.

Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l

 

Nationality: DPRK

Address: C/O Tanchon Commercial Bank, Pyongyang, DPRK, Saemaeul 1-Dong, Pyongchon District

7.3.2013

Mun Cho’ng-Ch’o’l 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 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

Address: DPRK

2.3.2016

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 programme.

17.

Jang Yong Son

 

DOB: 20.2.1957

Nationality: DPRK

Passport no: 563110024 (issued by the DPRK)

2.3.2016

Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) Representative. Served as the KOMID Representative in Iran.

19.

Kang Mun Kil

Jiang Wen-ji;

Jian Wenji

Passport no: PS 472330208 (expires 4.7.2017)

Nationality: DPRK

Address: DPRK

2.3.2016

Kang Mun Kil has conducted nuclear procurement activities as a representative of Namchongang, also known as Namhung.

23.

Kim Tong My’ong

Kim Chin-So’k;

Kim Tong-Myong;

Kim Jin-Sok;

Kim, Hyok-Chol;

Kim Tong-Myo’ng;

Kim Tong Myong;

Kim Hyok Chol

DOB: a) 1964 b) 28.8.1962

Nationality: DPRK

Passport no: 290320764 (issued by the DPRK)

2.3.2016

Kim Tong My’ong is the President of Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB) and has held various positions within TCB since at least 2002. He has also played a role in managing Amroggang’s affairs.

24.

Kim Yong Chol

Kim Yong-Chol;

Kim Young-Chol;

Kim Young-Cheol;

Young-Chul

DOB. 18.2.1962

Nationality: DPRK

Passport no: 472310168 (issued by the DPRK)

2.3.2016

KOMID Representative. Served as the KOMID Representative in Iran.

28.

Yu Chol U

 

DOB: 8.8.1959

Nationality: DPRK

Address: DPRK

02.3.2016

Yu Chol U is the Director of the National Aerospace Development Administration.

35.

Kim Chol Sam

Jin Tiesan

(金铁三)

DOB: 11.3.1971

Nationality: DPRK

Passport no: 645120378 (issued by the DPRK)

30.11.2016

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 programmes.

36.

Kim Sok Chol

 

Passport no: 472310082

DOB: 8.5.1955

Nationality: DPRK

Address: Myanmar

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.

40.

Cho Il U

Cho Il Woo;

Cho Ch’o’l;

Jo Chol

DOB:10.5.1945

POB: Musan, North Hamgyo’ng Province, DPRK

Nationality: DPRK

Passport No: 736410010

Address: DPRK

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

Address: 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.

48.

Paek Se Bong

Paek Se Pong

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 Defence Commission, and a former Vice Director of Munitions Industry Department (MID).

50.

Pak To Chun

Pak Do Chun;

Pak To’-Ch’un

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.

53.

Ri Yong Mu

Ri Yong-Mu

DOB: 25.1.1925

Nationality: DPRK

Address: DPRK

2.6.2017

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.

63.

Pak Yong Sik

Pak Yo’ng-sik

DOB: 1950

Nationality: DPRK

Address: DPRK

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.

68.

Kim Tong Chol

Kim Tong-ch’o’l

DOB: 28.1.1966

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport no: a) 927234267 b) 108120258 (issued by the DPRK on 14 Feb. 2018; expiration date 14 Feb. 2023)

22.12.2017

Kim Tong Chol is an overseas Foreign Trade Bank representative.

78.

Ri Song Hyok

Li Cheng He

DOB: 19.3.1965

Nationality: DPRK

Gender: male

Passport no: 654234735 (issued by the DPRK)

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 the DPRK.’

2.   

In Annex XIII to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 under heading ‘(b) Legal persons, entities and bodies’, entries 4, 8, 20, 22, 23, 30, 36, 42, 44, 45, 47, 50, 56, 57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 67, 68, 70 and 75 are replaced by the following:

 

Name

Alias

Location

Date of UN designation

Other information

‘4.

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) Chilgol, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, b) Sengujadong 11-2/(or Kwangbok-dong), Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea;

Telephone numbers: +850-2-18111, 18222 (ext. 8573);

Facsimile number: +850-2-381-4687

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 aluminium 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.

8.

Korean Tangun Trading Corporation

a) Kuryonggang Trading Corporation b) Ryungseng Trading Corporation c) Ryung Seng Trading Corporation d) Ryungsong Trading Corporation e) Kore Kuryonggang Trading Corporation

Pyongyang, DPRK

16.7.2009

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 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.

20.

Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited (OMM)

a) East Sea Shipping Company; b) Korea Mirae Shipping Co. Ltd c) Haeyang Crew Management Company

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

Alternate address: Dongheung-dong Changwang Street, Chung-Ku, PO Box 125, Pyongyang;

IMO number: 1790183

28.7.2014

Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited is the operator/manager of the vessel Chong Chon Gang. It played a key role in arranging the shipment of concealed cargo of arms and related materiel from Cuba to the DPRK in July 2013. As such, Ocean Maritime Management Company, Limited contributed to activities prohibited by the resolutions, namely the arms embargo imposed by resolution 1718 (2006), as modified by resolution 1874 (2009), and contributed to the evasion of the measures imposed by these resolutions.

 

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

 

 

(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

 

 

(p)

Ra Nam 2

8625545

 

 

2.3.2016

 

 

(q)

Ra Nam 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

 

 

(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

 

22.

Chongchongang Shipping Company

a) Chong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd. b) Chongchongang Shipping Co LTD

Address: 817 Haeun, Donghung-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK;

Alternate Address: 817, Haeum, Tonghun-dong, Chung-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5342883

2.3.2016

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.

23.

Daedong Credit Bank (DCB)

a) DCB b) Taedong Credit Bank c) Dae-Dong Credit Bank

Address: Suite 401, Potonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK;

Alternate Address: Ansan-dong, Botonggang Hotel, Pongchon, Pyongyang, DPRK;

SWIFT: DCBKKPPY

2.3.2016

Daedong Credit Bank (DCB) has provided financial services to the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) and Tanchon Commercial Bank (TCB). Since at least 2007, DCB has facilitated hundreds of financial transactions worth millions of dollars on behalf of KOMID and TCB. In some cases, DCB has knowingly facilitated transactions by using deceptive financial practices.

30.

Office 39

Office #39; Office No. 39; Bureau 39; Central Committee Bureau 39; Third Floor; Division 39

a) Second KWP Government Building (Korean – Ch’o’ngsa, Urban Town (Korean-Dong), Chung Ward, Pyongyang, DPRK b) Chung-Guyok (Central District), Sosong Street, Kyongrim-Dong, Pyongyang, DPRK c) Changwang Street, Pyongyang DPRK

2.3.2016

DPRK government entity.

36.

Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation

 

Address: DPRK;

IMO number: 5905801

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.

42.

Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation

Daesong Trading; Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Corporation

Address: Pulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, DPRK;

Telephone: +850-2-18111-8208. Fax: +850-2-381-4432;

Email: daesong@star-co.net.kp

30.11.2016

Is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewellery, and light industry products.

44.

Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation

 

Address: Haeun 2-dong, Pyogchon District, Pyongyang City/Mangyongdae, DPRK;

Telephone: +850-2-18111-8550. Fax: +850-2-381-4410/4416;

Email: mhs-ip@star-co.net.kp

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

 

Koryo Bank Building, Pulgun Street, 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.

47.

Foreign Trade Bank

a) Mooyokbank b) Korea Trading Bank

Address: FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK;

SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY

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.

50.

Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies

Mansudae Art Studio

Yanggakdo International Hotel, RYUS, 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.

56.

CHONMYONG SHIPPING CO

CHON MYONG SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED

Address: Kalrimgil 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Saemaul 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5571322

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

 

Address: Jongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5963351

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

 

Address: Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5787684

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.

61.

KOREA ACHIM SHIPPING CO

 

Address: Sochang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK

IMO number: 5936312

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 kilolitres of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation.

62.

KOREA ANSAN SHIPPING COMPANY

a) KOREA ANSAN SHPG COMPANY b) Korea Ansan SHPG CO

Address: Pyongchon 1-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5676084

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

 

Address: Chilgol 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5985863

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

 

Address: Tonghung-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5954061

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

Korea Samma SHPG CO

Address: Rakrang 3-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5145892

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.

67.

KOTI CORP

 

Address: Panama City, Panama;

IMO number: 5982254

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

 

Address: Kumsong 3-dong, Mangyondae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5988369

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.

70.

PHYONGCHON SHIPPING & MARINE

PHYONGCHON SHIPPING AND MARINE

Address: Otan-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK;

IMO number: 5878561

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.

75.

YUK TUNG ENERGY PTE LTD

 

Address: 80 Raffles Place, #17-22 UOB Plaza, Singapore, 048624, Singapore;

IMO number: 5987860

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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