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Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/994

of 12 June 2017

amending 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 29 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(2) 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) In accordance with Article 36(2) of Decision (CFSP) 2016/849, the Council has reviewed the list of designated persons and entities set out in Annex II to that Decision.

(3) The Council concluded that one person and one entity should be removed from the list set out in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

(4) The Council has also concluded that the entries concerning certain persons and entities included in Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should be updated.

(5) Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1 U.K.

Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2 U.K.

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

Done at Luxembourg, 12 June 2017.

For the Council

The President

C. Camilleri

ANNEX U.K.

In Annex II to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849, Sections I and II are replaced by the following:

‘I. Persons and entities responsible for the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes or persons or entities acting on their behalf or at their direction, or entities owned or controlled by them

A. Persons

	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.

B. Entities

	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.

II. Persons and entities providing financial services that could contribute to the DPRK's nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes

A. Persons

	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.

B. Entities

	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.’

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OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.