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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2016-849/annex-I/division-B",
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  "legislation": "eudn/2016/849",
  "legislation_title": "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",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2016-849",
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  "number": "B",
  "heading": "Entities",
  "text": "Name\nAlias\nLocation\nDate of UN designation\nOther information\n1.\nKorea Mining Development Trading Corporation\na.k.a. CHANGGWANG SINYONG CORPORATION; a.k.a. EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY GENERAL CORPORATION; a.k.a. DPRKN MINING DEVELOPMENT TRADING COOPERATION; a.k.a. ‘KOMID’\nCentral District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n24.4.2009\nPrimary arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.\n2.\nKorea Ryonbong General Corporation\na.k.a. KOREA YONBONG GENERAL CORPORATION;\nf.k.a. LYON-GAKSAN GENERAL TRADING CORPORATION\nPot'onggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Rakwon- dong,\nPothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n24.4.2009\nDefence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales.\n3.\nTanchon Commercial Bank\nf.k.a. CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK; f.k.a., KOREA CHANGGWANG CREDIT BANK\nSaemul 1- Dong\nPyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n24.4.2009\nMain DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missiles, and goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons.\n4.\nNamchongang Trading Corporation\na) 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\na) Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, b) Sengujadong 11-2/(or Kwangbok-dong), Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea\n16.7.2009\nNamchongang 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 aluminum 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. Telephone numbers: +850-2-18111, 18222 (ext. 8573). Facsimile number: +850-2-381-4687.\n5.\nHong Kong Electronics\na.k.a. HONG KONG ELECTRONICS KISH CO\nSanaee St., Kish Island, Iran.\n16.7.2009\nOwned or controlled by, or acts or purports to act for or on behalf of Tanchon Commercial Bank and KOMID. Hong Kong Electronics has transferred millions of dollars of proliferation-related funds on behalf of Tanchon Commercial Bank and KOMID (both designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009) since 2007. Hong Kong Electronics has facilitated the movement of money from Iran to the DPRK on behalf of KOMID.\n6.\nKorea Hyoksin Trading Corporation\na.k.a. KOREA HYOKSIN EXPORT AND IMPORT CORPORATION\nRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK.\n16.7.2009\nA DPRK company based in Pyongyang that is subordinate to Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009) and is involved in the development of weapons of mass destruction.\n7.\nGeneral Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE)\na.k.a. General Department of Atomic Energy (GDAE)\nHaeudong, Pyongchen District, Pyongyang, DPRK.\n16.7.2009\nThe GBAE is responsible for the DPRK's nuclear programme, which includes the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre and its 5 MWe (25 MWt) plutonium production research reactor, as well as its fuel fabrication and reprocessing facilities.\nThe GBAE has held nuclear-related meetings and discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency. GBAE is the primary DPRK Government agency that oversees nuclear programmes, including the operation of the Yongbyon Nuclear Research Centre.\n8.\nKorean Tangun Trading Corporation\nPyongyang, DPRK.\n16.7.2009\nKorea 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.\n9.\nKorean Committee for Space Technology\nDPRK Committee for Space Technology;\nDepartment of Space Technology of the DPRK; Committee for Space Technology; KCST\nPyongyang, DPRK\n22.1.2013\nThe Korean Committee for Space Technology (KCST) orchestrated the DPRK's launches on 13 April 2012 and 12 December 2012 via the satellite control centre and Sohae launch area.\n10.\nBank of East Land\nDongbang Bank;\nTongbang U'Nhaeng;\nTongbang Bank\nP.O.32, BEL Building, Jonseung-Dung, Moranbong District, Pyongyang, DPRK.\n22.1.2013\nDPRK financial institution Bank of East Land facilitates weapons-related transactions for, and other support to, arms manufacturer and exporter Green Pine Associated Corporation (Green Pine). Bank of East Land has actively worked with Green Pine to transfer funds in a manner that circumvents sanctions. In 2007 and 2008, Bank of East Land facilitated transactions involving Green Pine and Iranian financial institutions,including Bank Melli and Bank Sepah. The Security Council designated Bank Sepah in Resolution 1747 (2007) for providing support to Iran's ballistic missile programme. Green Pine was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2012.\n11.\nKorea Kumryong Trading Corporation\n22.1.2013\nUsed as an alias by the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) to carry out procurement activities. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions 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.\n12.\nTosong Technology Trading Corporation\nPyongyang, DPRK\n22.1.2013\nThe Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Tosong Technology Trading Corporation. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions 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.\n13.\nKorea Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation\nChosun Yunha Machinery Joint Operation Company; Korea Ryenha Machinery J/V Corporation; Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation; Ryonha Machinery Corporation; Ryonha Machinery;\nRyonha Machine Tool; Ryonha Machine Tool Corporation; Ryonha Machinery Corp; Ryonhwa Machinery Joint Venture Corporation; Ryonhwa Machinery JV; Huichon Ryonha Machinery General Plant; Unsan; Unsan Solid Tools; and Millim Technology Company\nTongan-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangungdae- gu, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, DPRK.\nEmail addresses: ryonha@silibank.com; sjc117@hotmail.com; and millim@silibank.com\nTelephone numbers: 8502-18111; 8502-18111-8642; and 850 2 181113818642\nFacsimile number: 8502-381-4410\n22.1.2013\nKorea Ryonbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Ryonha Machinery Joint Venture Corporation. Korea Ryonbong General Corporation was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is a defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales.\n14.\nLeader (Hong Kong) International\nLeader International Trading Limited; Leader (Hong Kong) International Trading Limited\nLM-873, RM B, 14/F, Wah Hen Commercial Centre, 383 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China.\n22.1.2013\nLeader International (Hong Kong company registration number 1177053), facilitates shipments on behalf 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.\n15.\nGreen Pine Associated Corporation\na) Cho'ngsong United Trading Company; b) Chongsong Yonhap; c) Ch'o'ngsong Yo'nhap; d) Chosun Chawo'n Kaebal T'uja Hoesa; e) Jindallae; f) Ku'm-haeryong Company LTD; g) Natural Resources Development and Investment Corporation; h) Saeingp'il Company; i) National Resources Development and Investment Corporation; j) Saeng Pil Trading Corporation\na) c/o Reconnaissance General Bureau Headquarters, Hyongjesan-Guyok, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea; b) Nungrado, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea; c) Rakrang No 1 Rakrang District Pyongyang Korea, Chilgol-1 dong, Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea\n2.5.2012\nGreen Pine Associated Corporation ( ‘ 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 material from North Korea. Green Pine specializes 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. Telephone number: +850-2-18111 (ext. 8327). Facsimile number: +850-2-3814685 and +850-2-3813372. Email addresses: pac@silibank.com and kndic@co.chesin.com.\n16.\nAmroggang Development Banking Corporation\nAmroggang Development Bank;\nAmnokkang Development Bank\nTongan-dong, Pyongyang, DPRK\n2.5.2012\nAmroggang, which was established in 2006, is a Tanchon Commercial Bank-related company managed by Tanchon officials. Tanchon plays a role in financing KOMID's sales of ballistic missiles and has also been involved in ballistic missile transactions from KOMID to Iran's Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG). Tanchon Commercial Bank was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is the main DPRK financial entity for sales of conventional arms, ballistic missilesand goods related to the assembly and manufacture of such weapons. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions 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. The Security Council designated SHIG in Resolution 1737 (2006) as an entity involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme.\n17.\nKorea Heungjin Trading Company\nHunjin Trading Co.; Korea Henjin Trading Co.; Korea Hengjin Trading Company\nPyongyang, DPRK.\n2.5.2012\nThe Korea Heungjin Trading Company is used by KOMID for trading purposes. It is suspected it has been involved in supplying missile-related goods to Iran's Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group (SHIG). Heungjin has been associated with KOMID, and, more specifically, KOMID's procurement office. Heungjin has been used to procure an advanced digital controller with applications in missile design. KOMID was designated by the Sanctions 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. The Security-Council designated SHIG in Resolution 1737 (2006) as an entity involved in Iran's ballistic missile programme.\n18.\nSecond Academy of Natural Sciences\n2nd Academy of Natural Sciences; Che 2 Chayon Kwahakwon; Academy of Natural Sciences; Chayon Kwahak-Won; National Defense Academy;\nKukpang Kwahak-Won; Second Academy of Natural Sciences Research Institute; Sansri\nPyongyang, DPRK\n7.3.2013\nThe Second Academy of Natural Sciences is a national-level organisation responsible for research and development of the DPRK's advanced weapons systems, including missiles and probably nuclear weapons. The Second Academy of Natural Sciences uses a number of subordinate organisations to obtain technology, equipment, and information from overseas, including Tangun Trading Corporation, for use in the DPRK's missile and probably nuclear weapons programmes. Tangun Trading Corporation was designated by the Sanctions Committee in July 2009 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.\n19.\nKorea Complex Equipment Import Corporation\nRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK.\n7.3.2013\nKorea Ryonbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Complex Equipment Import Corporation. Korea Ryonbong General Corporation was designated by the Sanctions Committee in April 2009 and is a defence conglomerate specialising in acquisition for DPRK defence industries and support to that country's military-related sales.\n20.\nOcean Maritime Management Company, Limited (OMM)\nDonghung Dong, Central District. PO BOX 120. Pyongyang, DPRK;\nDongheung-dong Changwang Street, Chung-Ku, PO Box 125, Pyongyang.\n28.7.2014\nOcean Maritime Management Company, Limited (IMO Number: 1790183) 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.\nVessels with IMO Number:\n(a)\nChol Ryong (Ryong Gun Bong)\n8606173\n2.3.2016\n(b)\nChong Bong (Greenlight) (Blue Nouvelle)\n8909575\n2.3.2016\n(c)\nChong Rim 2\n8916293\n2.3.2016\n(g)\nHoe Ryong\n9041552\n2.3.2016\n(h)\nHu Chang (O Un Chong Nyon)\n8330815\n2.3.2016\n(i)\nHui Chon (Hwang Gum San 2)\n8405270\n2.3.2016\n(j)\nJi Hye San (Hyok Sin 2)\n8018900\n2.3.2016\n(k)\nKang Gye (Pi Ryu Gang)\n8829593\n2.3.2016\n(l)\nMi Rim\n8713471\n2.3.2016\n(m)\nMi Rim 2\n9361407\n2.3.2016\n(n)\nO Rang (Po Thong Gang)\n8829555\n2.3.2016\n(p)\nRa Nam 2\n8625545\n2.3.2016\n(q)\nRaNam 3\n9314650\n2.3.2016\n(r)\nRyo Myong\n8987333\n2.3.2016\n(s)\nRyong Rim (Jon Jin 2)\n8018912\n2.3.2016\n(t)\nSe Pho (Rak Won 2)\n8819017\n2.3.2016\n(u)\nSongjin (Jang Ja San Chong Nyon Ho)\n8133530\n2.3.2016\n(v)\nSouth Hill 2\n8412467\n2.3.2016\n(x)\nTan Chon (Ryon Gang 2)\n7640378\n2.3.2016\n(y)\nThae Pyong San (Petrel 1)\n9009085\n2.3.2016\n(z)\nTong Hung San (Chong Chon Gang)\n7937317\n2.3.2016\n(aa)\nTong Hung 1\n8661575\n2.3.2016\n21.\nAcademy of National Defense Science\nPyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Academy of National Defense Science is involved in the DPRK's efforts to advance the development of its ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programmes.\n22.\nChongchongang Shipping Company\nChong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd.\nAddress: 817 Haeun, Donghung-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: 817, Haeum, Tonghun-dong, Chung-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK; IMO Number: 5342883\n2.3.2016\nThe 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.\n23.\nDaedong Credit Bank (DCB)\nDCB; Taedong Credit Bank\nAddress: Suite 401, Potonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, PyongchonDistrict, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: Ansan-dong, Botonggang Hotel, Pongchon, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: DCBK KPPY\n2.3.2016\nDaedong Credit Bank has provided financial services to the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) and Tanchon Commercial Bank. Since at least 2007, DCB has facilitated hundreds of financial transactions worth millions of dollars on behalf of KOMID and Tanchon Commercial Bank. In some cases, DCB has knowingly facilitated transactions by using deceptive financial practices.\n24.\nHesong Trading Company\nPyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Korea Mining Development Corporation (KOMID) is the parent company of Hesong Trading Corporation.\n25.\nKorea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC)\nKKBC\nJungson-dong, Sungri Street, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nKKBC provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading Corporation, a subordinate of the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation. Tanchon Commercial Bank has used KKBC to facilitate funds transfers likely amounting to millions of dollars, including transfers involving Korea Mining Development Corporation related funds.\n26.\nKorea Kwangsong Trading Corporation\nRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Korea Ryongbong General Corporation is the parent company of Korea Kwangsong Trading Corporation.\n27.\nMinistry of Atomic Energy Industry\nMAEI\nHaeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernising the DPRK's atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK's development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country's nuclear weapons programme, and under it are other nuclear- related organisations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organisations and research centres, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research centre at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programmes, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.\n28.\nMunitions Industry Department\nMilitary Supplies Industry Department\nPyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Munitions Industry Department 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. The MID oversees the DPRK's weapons production and R & D programmes, including the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. 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. The MID oversees the DPRK's nuclear programme. The Nuclear Weapons Institute is subordinate to the MID.\n29.\nNational Aerospace Development Administration\nNADA\nDPRK\n2.3.2016\nNADA is involved in the DPRK's development of space science and technology, including satellite launches and carrier rockets.\n30.\nOffice 39\nOffice #39; Office No. 39; Bureau 39; Central Committee Bureau 39; Third Floor; Division 39\nDPRK\n2.3.2016\nDPRK government entity.\n31.\nReconnaissance General Bureau\nChongch'al Ch'ongguk; KPA Unit 586; RGB\nHyongjesan- Guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Alternate Address: Nungrado, Pyongyang, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Reconnaissance General Bureau is the DPRK's premiere intelligence organisation, created in early 2009 by the merger of existing intelligence organisations from the Korean Workers' Party, the Operations Department and Office 35, and the Reconnaissance Bureau of the Korean People's Army. The Reconnaissance General Bureau trades in conventional arms and controls the DPRK conventional arms firm Green Pine Associated Corporation.\n32.\nSecond Economic Committee\nKangdong, DPRK\n2.3.2016\nThe Second Economic Committee is involved in key aspects of the DPRK's missile programme. The Second Economic Committee is responsible for overseeing the production of the DPRK's ballistic missiles, and directs the activities of KOMID.\n33.\nKorea United Development Bank\nPyongyang, North Korea; SWIFT/BIC: KUDBKPPY\n30.11.2016\nOperates in the financial services industry of the DPRK economy.\n34.\nIlsim International Bank\nPyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT: ILSIKPPY\n30.11.2016\nIs affiliated with the DPRK military and has a close relationship with Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC). Has attempted to evade United Nations sanctions.\n35.\nKorea Daesong Bank\nChoson Taesong Unhaeng; Taesong Bank\nSegori-dong, Gyongheung St. Potonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK; SWIFT/BIC: KDBKKPPY\n30.11.2016\nIs owned and controlled by Office 39 of the Korea Workers' Party.\n36.\nSingwang Economics and Trading General Corporation\nDPRK\n30.11.2016\nIs 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.\n37.\nKorea Foreign Technical Trade Center\nDPRK\n30.11.2016\nIs 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.\n38.\nKorea Pugang Trading Corporation\nRakwon-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.11.2016\nIs 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.\n39.\nKorea International Chemical Joint Venture Company\nChoson International Chemicals Joint Operation Company; Chosun International Chemicals Joint Operation Company: International Chemical Joint Venture Company\nHamhung, South Hamgyong Province, DPRK; Man gyongdae-kuyok, Pyongyang, DPRK; Mangyungdae-gu, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.11.2016\nIs 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.\n40.\nDCB Finance Limited\nAkara Building, 24 de Castro Street, Wickhams Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Dalian, China\n30.11.2016\nIs a front company for Daedong Credit Bank (DCB), a listed entity.\n41.\nKorea Taesong Trading Company\nPyongyang, DPRK\n30.11.2016\nHas acted on behalf of KOMID in dealings with Syria.\n42.\nKorea Daesong General Trading Corporation\nDaesong Trading; Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Company; Korea Daesong Trading Corporation\nPulgan Gori Dong 1, Potonggang District, Pyongyang City, DPRK\n30.11.2016\nIs affiliated with Office 39 through minerals (gold) exports, metals, machinery, agricultural products, ginseng, jewelry, and light industry products.\n43.\nKangbong Trading Corporation\nDPRK\n2.6.2017\nThe Kangbong Trading Corporation sold, supplied, transferred, or purchased, directly or indirectly, to or from the DPRK, metal, graphite, coal, or software, where revenue or goods received may benefit the Government of the DPRK or the Workers' Party of Korea. The Kangbong Trading Corporation's parent is the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.\n44.\nKorea Kumsan Trading Corporation\nPyongyang, DPRK\n2.6.2017\nKorea 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.\n45.\nKoryo Bank\nPyongyang, DPRK\n2.6.2017\nKoryo Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK's economy and is associated with Office 38 and Office 39 of the KWP.\n46.\nStrategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army\nStrategic Rocket Force; Strategic Rocket Force Command of KPA; Strategic Force; Strategic Forces\nPyongyang, DPRK\n2.6.2017\nThe Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People's Army is in charge of all DPRK ballistic missile programs and is responsible for SCUD and NODONG launches.\n47.\nForeign Trade Bank\nFTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n4.8.2017\nForeign 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.\n48.\nKorean National Insurance Company (KNIC)\nKorea National Insurance Corporation (KNIC)\nKorea Foreign Insurance Company\nCentral District, Pyongyang, DPRK\n4.8.2017\nThe Korean National Insurance Company is a DPRK financial and insurance company and is affiliated with Office 39.\n49.\nKoryo Credit Development Bank\nDaesong Credit Development Bank; Koryo Global Credit Bank; Koryo Global Trust Bank\nPyongyang, DPRK\n4.8.2017\nKoryo Credit Development Bank operates in the financial services industry in the DPRK's economy.\n50.\nMansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies\nMansudae Art Studio\nPyongyang, DPRK\n4.8.2017\nMansudae 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.\n51.\nCentral Military Commission of the Worker's Party of Korea (CMC)\nPyongyang, DPRK\n11.9.2017\nThe Central Military Commission is responsible for the development and implementation of the Workers' Party of Korea's military policies, commands and controls the DPRK's military, and directs the country's military defence industries in coordination with the State Affairs Commission.\n52.\nOrganization and Guidance Department (OGD)\nDPRK\n11.9.2017\nThe Organization and Guidance Department is a very powerful body of the Worker's Party of Korea. It directs key personnel appointments for the Workers' Party of Korea, the DPRK's military, and the DPRK's government administration. It also purports to control the political affairs of all of the DPRK and is instrumental in implementing the DPRK's censorship policies.\n53.\nPropaganda and Agitation Department (PAD)\nPyongyang, DPRK\n11.9.2017\nThe Propaganda and Agitation Department has full control over the media, which it uses as a tool to control the public on behalf of the DPRK leadership. The Propaganda and Agitation Department also engages in or is responsible for censorship by the Government of the DPRK, including newspaper and broadcast censorship.\n54.\nMinistry of the People's Armed Forces (MPAF)\nPyongyang, DPRK\n22.12.2017\nThe Ministry of the People's Armed Forces manages the general administrative and logistical needs of the Korean People's Army.\n55.\nCHANG AN SHIPPING & TECHNOLOGY\n;\nCHANG AN SHIPPING AND TECHNOLOGY\nRoom 2105, DL1849, Trend Centre, 29-31 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China\n30.3.2018\nRegistered owner, ship manager, and commercial manager of Panama-flagged vessel HUA FU, a cargo ship that loaded DPRK coal at Najin DPRK on September 24, 2017 .\n56.\nCHONMYONG SHIPPING CO\nCHON MYONG SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED\nKalrimgil 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK ; Saemaul 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered owner of CHON MYONG 1, a DPRK-flagged vessel that conducted ship-to-ship transfer of fuel in late December 2017.\n57.\nFIRST OIL JV CO LTD\nJongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nOwner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018.\n58.\nHAPJANGGANG SHIPPING CORP\nKumsong 3-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered 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.\n59.\nHUAXIN SHIPPING HONGKONG LTD\nRoom 2105, Trend Centre, 29-31 Cheung Lee Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China\n30.3.2018\nShip and commercial manager of the ASIA BRIDGE 1. Hong Kong-owned vessel, the probable ‘ ASIA BRIDGE 1 ’ was instructed on October 19, 2017 by Huaxin Shipping to make preparations for entry into Nampo, DPRK to receive a shipment of coal bound for Vietnam. The ‘ ASIA BRIDGE 1 ’ was instructed by an unidentified employee of Huaxin Shipping Ltd to make preparations to receive 8 000 metric tons of coal and then sail to Cam Pha, Vietnam. The master of the vessel was instructed to cover the ship's name and other markings using canvas while in port at Nampo.\n60.\nKINGLY WON INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD\nTrust Company Complex, Ajeltake Road, Ajeltake Island, Majuro MH 96960, Marshall Islands\n30.3.2018\nIn 2017, Tsang Yung Yuan (aka Neil Tsang) and Kingly Won attempted to engage in an oil deal valued at over $1 million with a petroleum company in a third country to illicitly transfer to the DPRK. Kingly Won acted as a broker for that petroleum company and a Chinese company that reached out to Kingly Won to purchase marine oil on its behalf.\n61.\nKOREA ACHIM SHIPPING CO\nSochang-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered 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 kiloliters of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation.\n62.\nKOREA ANSAN SHIPPING COMPANY\nKOREA ANSAN SHPG COMPANY\nPyongchon 1-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered owner of DPRK tanker AN SAN 1 believed to have been involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil.\n63.\nKOREA MYONGDOK SHIPPING CO\nChilgol 2-dong, Mangyongdae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered 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.\n64.\nKOREA SAMJONG SHIPPING\nTonghung-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered 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.\n65.\nKOREA SAMMA SHIPPING CO\nRakrang 3-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nA 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.\n66.\nKOREA YUJONG SHIPPING CO LTD\nPuksong 2-dong, Pyongchon-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK ;\nCompany Number IMO 5434358\n30.3.2018\nRegistered owner of the DPRK tanker YU JONG 2, which loaded 1 168 kiloliters of fuel oil on November 19, 2017 through a ship to ship transfer operation.\n67.\nKOTI CORP\nPanama City, Panama\n30.3.2018\nShip 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 .\n68.\nMYOHYANG SHIPPING CO\nKumsong 3-dong, Mangyondae-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nShip manager of DPRK oil products tanker YU SON, which is believed to have been involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil.\n69.\nPAEKMA SHIPPING CO\nCare of First Oil JV Co Ltd\nJongbaek 1-dong, Rakrang-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered owner of the DPRK tanker PAEK MA, which was involved in ship to ship transfer operations for oil in mid-January 2018.\n70.\nPHYONGCHON SHIPPING & MARINE\nPHYONGCHON SHIPPING AND MARINE\nOtan-dong, Chung-guyok, Pyongyang, DPRK\n30.3.2018\nRegistered 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.\n71.\nPRO-GAIN GROUP CORPORATION\n30.3.2018\nCompany owned or controlled by Tsang Yung Yuan and involved in illicit transfers of DPRK coal.\n72.\nSHANGHAI DONGFENG SHIPPING CO LTD\nRoom 601, 433, Chifeng Lu, Hongkou Qu, Shanghai, 200083, China\n30.3.2018\nRegistered owner, ship and commercial manager of the DONG FENG 6, a vessel that loaded coal at Hamhung, DPRK on July 11, 2017 for export in violation of UN sanctions.\n73.\nSHEN ZHONG INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING\nUnit 503, 5th Floor, Silvercord Tower 2, 30, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China\n30.3.2018\nShip and commercial manager of HAO FAN 2 and HAO FAN 6, St Kitts-Nevis-flagged vessels. The HAO FAN 6 loaded coal at Nampo, DPRK on August 27, 2017 . HAO FAN 2 loaded North Korean coal at Nampo, DPRK on June 3, 2017 .\n74.\nWEIHAI WORLD-SHIPPING FREIGHT\n419-201, Tongyi Lu, Huancui Qu, Weihai, Shandong 264200, China\n30.3.2018\nShip and commercial manager of the XIN GUANG HAI, a vessel that on loaded coal at Taean, DPRK on October 27, 2017 and had an ETA of November 14, 2017 to Cam Pha, Vietnam, but it did not arrive.\n75.\nYUK TUNG ENERGY PTE LTD\n80 Raffles Place, #17-22 UOB Plaza, Singapore, 048624, Singapore\n30.3.2018\nShip manager and commercial manager of the YUK TUNG, which conducted ship-to-ship transfer of refined petroleum product.",
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