Name

Alias

Identifying information

Date of designation

Statement of Reasons

1.

CHON Chi Bu

CHON Chi-bu

22.12.2009

Member of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy, former technical director of Yongbyon. Photographs connected him to nuclear reactor in Syria before it was bombed by Israel in 2007.

2.

CHU Kyu-Chang

JU Kyu-Chang; JU Kyu Chang

DOB: 25.11.1928

POB: South Hamyo'ng Province, DPRK

22.12.2009

Former member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC). Former director of the department of munitions of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. Reported with KIM Jong Un on a warship in 2013. Director of the Machine Building Industry Department of the Worker's Party of Korea. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee alternate member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

3.

HYON Chol-hae

HYON Chol Hae

DOB:1934

POB: Manchuria, China.

22.12.2009

Korean People's Army Marshal since April 2016. Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the Korean People's Army (military adviser to late Kim Jong-Il). Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

4.

KIM Yong-chun

Young-chun; KIM Yong Chun

DOB: 4.3.1935

Passport number: 554410660

22.12.2009

Korean People's Army Marshal. Former deputy Chairman of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC). Former Minister of the People's Armed Forces, special adviser to late Kim Jong-Il on nuclear strategy. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

5.

O Kuk-Ryol

O Kuk Ryol

DOB:1931

POB: Jilin Province, China.

22.12.2009

Former deputy Chairman of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), supervising the acquisition abroad of advanced technology for nuclear and ballistic programmes. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee member in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

6.

PAEK Se-bong

PAEK Se Bong

DOB: 1946

22.12.2009

Former chairman of the Second Economic Committee (responsible for the ballistic programme) of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea. Member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC). Promoted to Major-General.

7.

PAK Jae-gyong

Chae-Kyong; PAK Jae Gyong

DOB: 1933

Passport number: 554410661

22.12.2009

Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the People's Armed Forces and Deputy Director of the Logistics Bureau of the People's Armed Forces (military adviser to late Kim Jong-II). Present at KIM Jong Un's inspection of Strategic Rocket Force Command.

8.

RYOM Yong

22.12.2009

Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the United Nations), in charge of international relations.

9.

SO Sang-kuk

SO Sang Kuk

DOB: between 1932 and 1938

22.12.2009

Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics, Kim Il Sung University.

10.

Lieutenant General KIM Yong Chol

KIM Yong-Chol; KIM Young-Chol; KIM Young-Cheol; KIM Young-Chul

DOB: 1946

POB: Pyongan-Pukto, DPRK

19.12.2011

Elected member of Workers' Party of Korea Central Military Commission and Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee, Vice Chairman for Inter-Korean Relations. Former commander of Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). Promoted to United Front Department director in May 2016 at the 7th Congress of Workers' Party of Korea.

11.

PAK To-Chun

PAK To Chun

DOB: 9.3.1944

POB: Rangrim, Jagang province, DPRK.

19.12.2011

Member of the National Security Council. He is in charge of the arms industry. It is reported that he commands the office for nuclear energy. This institution is decisive for DPRK's nuclear and rocket launcher program. Photo taken with contributors to the H-bomb test and satellite launch.

12.

CHOE Kyong-song

CHOE Kyong song

20.5.2016

Colonel General in the Korean People's Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

13.

CHOE Yong-ho

CHOE Yong Ho

20.5.2016

Colonel General in the Korean People's Army/Korean People's Army Air Force General. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Commander of Korean People's Army Air Force and Anti-aircraft force. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

14.

HONG Sung-Mu

HUNG Sun Mu; HONG Sung Mu

DOB: 1.1.1942

20.5.2016

Deputy-director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). In charge of the development of programmes concerning conventional arms and missiles, including ballistic missiles. One of the main persons responsible for the industrial development programmes for nuclear arms. As such, responsible for the DPRK's nuclear arms-related, ballistic-missile-related, or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

15.

JO Kyongchol

JO Kyong Chol

20.5.2016

General in the Korean People's Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Director of the Military Security Command. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Accompanied Kim Jong Un to largest-ever long-range artillery fire drill.

16.

KIM Chun-sam

KIM Chun Sam

20.5.2016

Lieutenant General, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Director of the Operations Department of the Military Headquarters of the Korean People's Army and first vice chief of the Military Headquarters. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

17.

KIM Chun-sop

KIM Chun Sop

20.5.2016

Former member of the National Defence Commission, which is now reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. At photo session for those who contributed to successful SLBM test in May 2015.

18.

KIM Jong-gak

KIM Jong Gak

DOB: 20.7.1941

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK

20.5.2016

Vice Marshal in the Korean People's Army, rector of the Military University of Kim Il-Sung, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

19.

KIM Rak Kyom

KIM Rak-gyom; KIM Rak Gyom

20.5.2016

Four Star General, Commander of the Strategic Forces (a.k.a. Strategic Rocket Forces), which now reportedly command four strategic and tactical missile units, including the KN-08 (ICBM) brigade. The EU has designated the Strategic Forces for engaging in activities that have materially contributed to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction or their means of delivery. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Media reports identified KIM as attending the April 2016 ICBM engine test with KIM Jong Un. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Ordered ballistic rocket firing drill.

20.

KIM Won-hong

KIM Won Hong

DOB: 7.1.1945

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

Passport no: 745310010

20.5.2016

General, Director of the State Security Department. Minister of State Security. Member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which are the key bodies for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

21.

PAK Jong-chon

PAK Jong Chon

20.5.2016

Colonel General (Lieutenant General) in the Korean People's Army, Chief of the Korean People's Armed Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of the Firepower Command Department. Chief of the Military Headquarters and Director of the Artillery Command Department. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction- related programmes.

22.

RI Jong-su

RI Jong Su

20.5.2016

Vice Admiral. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Commander in chief of the Korean Navy, which is involved in the development of ballistic- missile programmes and in the development of the nuclear capacities of the DPRK naval forces. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

23.

SON Chol-ju

SON Chol Ju

20.5.2016

Colonel General of the Korean People's Army and Political director of the Air and Anti-Air forces, which oversees the development of modernised anti-aircraft rockets. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

24.

YUN Jong-rin

YUN Jong Rin

20.5.2016

General, former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers Party of Korea and member of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which are all key bodies for national defence matters in the DPRK. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

25.

PAK Yong-sik

PAK Yong Sik

20.5.2016

Four Star General, member of the State Security Department, Minister of the People's Armed Forces. Member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), which are all key bodies for national defence matters in the DPRK. Was present at the testing of ballistic missiles in March 2016. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

26.

HONG Yong Chil

20.5.2016

Deputy Director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). The Munitions Industry Department — designated by the UNSC on 2 March 2016 — is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme. MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2, weapons production and R&D programmes. The Second Economic Committee and the Second Academy of Natural Sciences — also designated in August 2010 — are subordinate to the MID. The MID in recent years has worked to develop the KN08 road-mobile ICBM. HONG has accompanied KIM Jong Un to a number of events related to the development of the DPRK's nuclear and ballistic missile programmes and is thought to have played a significant role in the DPRK's nuclear test on 6 January 2016. Vice-Director of the Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Present at ground jet test of new-type ICBM engine in April 2016.

27.

RI Hak Chol

RI Hak Chul; RI Hak Cheol

DOB: 19.1.1963 or 8.5.1966

Passport nos: 381320634, PS- 563410163

20.5.2016

President of Green Pine Associated Corporation (‘Green Pine’). According to the UN Sanctions Committee, Green Pine has taken over many of the activities of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID). KOMID was designated by the Committee in April 2009 and is the DPRK's primary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. Green Pine is also responsible for approximately half of the arms and related materiel exported by the DPRK. Green Pine has been identified for sanctions for exporting arms or related materiel from the DPRK. Green Pine specialises in the production of maritime military craft and armaments, such as submarines, military boats and missile systems, and has exported torpedoes and technical assistance to Iranian defence-related firms. Green Pine has been designated by the UNSC.

28.

YUN Chang Hyok

DOB: 9.8.1965

20.5.2016

Deputy Director of the Satellite Control Centre, National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA). NADA is subject to sanctions under UNSCR 2270 (2016) for involvement in the DPRK's development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets. UNSCR 2270 (2016) condemned the DPRK's satellite launch of 7 February 2016 for using ballistic missile technology and being in serious violation of Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013) and 2094 (2013). As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

29.

RI Myong Su

DOB: 1937

POB: Myongchon, North Hamgyong, DPRK

7.4.2017

Vice–President of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chief of Staff of the People's Armed Forces. In this capacity, Ri Myong Su holds a key position for national defence matters and is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

30.

SO Hong Chan

DOB: 30.12.1957

POB: Kangwon, DPRK

Passport: PD836410105 Passport date of expiration: 27.11.2021

7.4.2017

First Vice-Minister of the People's Armed forces, member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers' Party of Korea and Colonel-General in the People's Armed Forces. In this capacity, So Hong Chan is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

31.

WANG Chang Uk

DOB: 29.5.1960

7.4.2017

Minister for Industry and Atomic Energy. In this capacity, Wang Chang Uk is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

32.

JANG Chol

DOB: 31.3.1961

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK

Passport number: 563310042

7.4.2017

President of the State Academy of Sciences, an organisation dedicated to the development of technological and scientific capacities of the DPRK. In this capacity, Jang Chol holds a strategic position for the development of DPRK nuclear activities and is responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

Name

Alias

Location

Date of designation

Other information

1.

Korea Pugang mining and Machinery Corporation ltd

22.12.2009

Subsidiary of Korea Ryongbong General Corporation (entity designated by the UNSC, 24.4.2009); operates facilities for the production of aluminium powder, which can be used in missiles.

2.

Korean Ryengwang Trading Corporation

Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK

22.12.2009

Subsidiary of Korea Ryongbong General Corporation (entity designated by the UNSC, 24.4.2009).

3.

Sobaeku United Corp

Sobaeksu United Corp.

22.12.2009

State-owned company, involved in research into, and the acquisition, of sensitive products and equipment. It possesses several deposits of natural graphite, which provide raw material for two processing facilities, which, inter alia, produce graphite blocks that can be used in missiles.

4.

Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre

22.12.2009

Research centre which has taken part in the production of military-grade plutonium. Centre maintained by the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the UNSC, 16.7.2009).

5.

Strategic Rocket Forces

20.5.2016

Within the DPRK national armed forces, this entity is involved in the development and operational implementation of ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction related programmes.

Name

Alias

Identifying information

Date of designation

Statement of Reasons

1.

JON Il-chun

JON Il Chun

DOB: 24.8.1941

22.12.2010

In February of 2010 KIM Tong-un was discharged from his office as director of Office 39, which is, among other things, in charge of purchasing goods out of the DPRK diplomatic representations bypassing sanctions. He was replaced by JON Il-chun. Representative of the National Defence Commission, which was a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK before it was reformed into the State Affaires Commission (SAC), has been elected director-general of the State Development Bank in March 2010. Elected Workers' Party of Korea Central Committee alternate member in May 2016 at the 7th Party Congress of Workers' Party of Korea, where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK's nuclear programme.

2.

KIM Tong-un

KIM Tong Un

22.12.2009

Former director of ‘Office 39’ of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, which is involved in proliferation financing. In 2011, reportedly in charge of ‘Office 38’ to raise funds for the leadership and elites.

3.

KIM Il-Su

KIM Il Su

DOB: 2.9.1965

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

3.7.2015

Manager in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised chief representative of KNIC in Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

4.

KANG Song-Sam

KANG Song Sam

DOB: 5.7.1972

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

3.7.2015

Former authorised representative of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) in Hamburg, continues to act for or on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

5.

CHOE Chun-Sik

CHOE Chun Sik

DOB: 23.12.1963

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

Passport number: 745132109

Valid until 12.2.2020

3.7.2015

Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

6.

SIN Kyu-Nam

SIN Kyu Nam

DOB: 12.9.1972

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

Passport number: PO472132950

3.7.2015

Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang and former authorised representative of KNIC in Hamburg, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

7.

PAK Chun-San

PAK Chun San

DOB: 18.12.1953

POB: Pyongyang, DPRK.

Passport number: PS472220097

3.7.2015

Director in the reinsurance department of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) based in the headquarters in Pyongyang at least until December 2015 and former authorised chief representative of KNIC in Hamburg, continues to act for or on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

8.

SO Tong Myong

DOB: 10.9.1956

3.7.2015

President of the Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC), KNIC Executive Management Committee Chairman (June 2012); Korean National Insurance Corporation General Manager, September 2013, acting on behalf of KNIC or at its direction.

Name

Alias

Location

Date of designation

Other information

1.

Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC) and its branch offices

Korea Foreign Insurance Company

Haebangsan-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK

Rahlstedter Strasse 83 a, 22149 Hamburg.

Korea National Insurance Corporation of Alloway, Kidbrooke Park Road, Blackheath, London SE30LW

3.7.2015

Korea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC), a State-owned and controlled company, is generating substantial revenue, including foreign exchange, which could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

Furthermore, the KNIC headquarters Pyongyang is linked to Office 39 of the Korean Worker's Party, a designated entity.’