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 thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,
Whereas:
(1) On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.
(2) On 30 November 2016, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2321(2016), adding 11 persons and 10 entities to the list of persons and entities subject to restrictive measures.
(3) The entries for one person and three entities in Annex II should be deleted as they have been listed in Annex I to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.
(4) Annex I and Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:
Annex I and Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 are hereby amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Brussels, 8 December 2016.
For the Council
The President
M. Lajčák
The persons and entities 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.
| Name | Alias | Date of birth | Date of UN designation | Statement of Reasons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29. | Pak Chun Il | Passport: 563410091; DOB: 28.7.1954; Nationality: DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Served as the DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and provides support to KOMID. | |
| 30. | Kim Song Chol | Kim Hak Song | Passport: 381420565, alt. Passport: 654120219; DOB: 26.3.1968; alt 15.10.1970 Nationality: DPRK | 30.11.2016 | KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests. |
| 31. | Son Jong Hyok | Son Min | DOB: 20.5.1980; Nationality: DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Son Jong Hyok is a KOMID official that has conducted business in Sudan on behalf of KOMID's interests. |
| 32. | Kim Se Gon | Passport: PD472310104; DOB: 13.11.1969 Nationality: DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Works on behalf of the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry. | |
| 33. | Ri Won Ho | Passport: 381310014; DOB: 17.7.1964; Nationality: DPRK. | 30.11.2016 | DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID. | |
| 34. | Jo Yong Chol | Cho Yong Chol | DOB: 30.9.1973; Nationality: DPRK. | 30.11.2016 | DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID. |
| 35. | Kim Chol Sam | DOB: 11.3.1971; Nationality: DPRK. | 30.11.2016 | 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: 472310082; DOB: 8.5.1955; Nationality: DPRK. | 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. | |
| 37. | Chang Chang Ha | Jang Chang Ha | DOB: 10.1.1964; Nationality: DPRK. | 30.11.2016 | President of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences (SANS). |
| 38. | Cho Chun Ryong | Jo Chun Ryong | DOB: 4.4.1960; Nationality: DPRK. | 30.11.2016 | Chairman of the Second Economic Committee (SEC). |
| 39. | Son Mun San | DOB: 23.1.1951; Nationality: DPRK. | 30.11.2016 | Director-General of the External Affairs Bureau of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE). |
| Name | Alias | Location | Date of UN designation | Other information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33. | Korea United Development Bank | Pyongyang, North Korea; SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY | 30.11.2016 | Operates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy. | |
| 34. | Ilsim International Bank | Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: ILSIKPPY | 30.11.2016 | Is affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC). Has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions. | |
| 35. | Korea Daesong Bank | Choson Taesong Unhaeng; Taesong Bank | Segori-dong, Gyongheung St. Potonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY | 30.11.2016 | Is owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers' Party. |
| 36. | Singwang Economics and Trading General Corporation | DPRK | 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. | |
| 37. | Korea Foreign Technical Trade Center | DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Is a DPRK firm trading in coal. DPRK generates a significant share of the funds needed to finance its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes by mining natural resources and selling those resources abroad. | |
| 38. | Korea Pugang Trading Corporation | Rakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Is owned by the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, DPRK's defence conglomerate, specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales. | |
| 39. | Korea International Chemical Joint Venture Company | Choson International Chemicals Joint Operation Company; Chosun International Chemicals Joint Operation Company: International Chemical Joint Venture Company | Hamhung, South Hamgyong Province, DPRK; Man gyongdae-kuyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangyungdae-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Is a subsidiary of Korea Ryonbong General Corporation — DPRK's defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to Pyongyang's military-related sales — and has engaged in proliferation-related transactions. |
| 40. | DCB Finance Limited | Akara Building, 24 de Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Dalian, China | 30.11.2016 | Is a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a listed entity. | |
| 41. | Korea Taesong Trading Company | Pyongyang, DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Has acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria. | |
| 42. | Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation | Daesong Trading; Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Corporation | Pulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, DPRK | 30.11.2016 | Is affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewelry, and light industry products. |
The person and entities listed below shall be deleted from the list set out in Annex II to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.
Korea Daesong Bank
Korea Daesong General Trading Corporation