# 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, Division A: Persons

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Name
Alias
Identifying information
Date of designation
Statement of Reasons
1.
CHON Chi Bu
CHON Chi-bu
Gender: male
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.
HYON Chol-hae
HYON Chol Hae
DOB: 13.8.1934
POB: Manchuria, China
Gender: male
22.12.2009
Korean People’s Army Marshal since April 2016. Former Deputy Minister of the People’s Armed Forces, former 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 7th Congress of Workers’ Party of Korea where WPK adopted a decision to continue the DPRK’s nuclear programme.
3.
O Kuk-Ryol
O Kuk Ryol
DOB: 7.1.1930
POB: Jilin Province, China.
Gender: male
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 Affairs Commission (SAC), supervising the acquisition abroad of advanced technology for nuclear and ballistic programmes. Former Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee elected 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.
PAK Jae-gyong
Chae-Kyong
PAK Jae Gyong
DOB: 10.6.1933
Passport number: 554410661
Gender: male
22.12.2009
General of the Korean People’s Army. Former Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the People’s Armed Forces and former Deputy Director of the Logistics Bureau of the People’s Armed Forces (military adviser to late Kim Jong-Il). Present at KIM Jong Un’s inspection of Strategic Rocket Force Command. Former member of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea. President of the Korean Committee of Veterans against Imperialism.
5.
RYOM Yong
Gender: male
22.12.2009
Director of the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (entity designated by the United Nations), in charge of international relations.
6.
SO Sang-kuk
SO Sang Kuk
DOB: between 1932 and 1938
Gender: male
22.12.2009
Head of the Department of Nuclear Physics, Kim Il Sung University.
7.
Lieutenant General KIM Yong Chol
KIM Yong-Chol; KIM Young-Chol; KIM Young-Cheol; KIM Young-Chul
DOB: 1946
POB: Pyongan-Pukto, DPRK
Gender: male
19.12.2011
Member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission, of the Politburo and the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Former commander of Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), an entity sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council. Former United Front Department director.
8.
CHOE Kyong-song
CHOE Kyong song
DOB: 1945
Gender: male
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.
9.
CHOE Yong-ho
CHOE Yong Ho
Gender: male
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.
10.
HONG Sung-Mu
HUNG Sun Mu; HONG Sung Mu
DOB: 1.1.1942
Gender: male
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. Witnessed the launch of the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile on 28 November 2017 .
11.
JO Kyongchol
JO Kyong Chol
Gender: male
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.
12.
KIM Chun-sam
KIM Chun Sam
Gender: male
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. Former 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.
13.
KIM Chun-sop
KIM Chun Sop
Gender: male
20.5.2016
Former director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). Former member of the National Defence Commission, which is now reformed into the State Affairs 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.
14.
KIM Jong-gak
KIM Jong Gak
DOB: 20.7.1941
POB: Pyongyang, DPRK
Gender: male
20.5.2016
Former Director of the General Political Department of the Korean’s People’s Army. Vice Marshal in the Korean People’s Army, rector of the Military University of Kim Il-Sung, former Minister of the People’s Armed Forces and 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.
15.
KIM Rak Kyom
KIM Rak-gyom; KIM Rak Gyom
Gender: male
20.5.2016
Four Star General, Commander of the Strategic Rocket Force, an entity designated by the United Nations, which now reportedly command four strategic and tactical missile units, including the KN-08 (ICBM) brigade. 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.
16.
KIM Won-hong
KIM Won Hong
DOB: 7.1.1945
POB: Pyongyang, DPRK
Passport no: 745310010
Gender: male
20.5.2016
General. Former First Deputy Director of the General Political Department of the Korean People’s Army. Former Director of the State Security Department. Former 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 Affairs 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.
17.
PAK Jong-chon
PAK Jong Chon
Gender: male
20.5.2016
General in the Korean People’s Army, Chief of the General Staff since April 2019; member of the Politburo since April 2020. 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.
18.
LI Yong-ju
RI Yong Ju
Gender: male
20.5.2016
Admiral of 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. Commander in chief of the Korean People’s 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.
19.
SON Chol-ju
SON Chol Ju
Gender: male
20.5.2016
General of the Korean People’s Army. Deputy Director responsible for organisation of the Korea People’s Army and former 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.
20.
YUN Jong-rin
YUN Jong Rin
Gender: male
20.5.2016
General, former commander of the Supreme Guard Command. 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 Affairs 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.
21.
HONG Yong Chil
Gender: male
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.
22.
RI Hak Chol
RI Hak Chul; RI Hak Cheol
DOB: 19.1.1963 or 8.5.1966
Passport nos: 381320634,
PS- 563410163
Gender: male
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.
23.
YUN Chang Hyok
DOB: 9.8.1965
Gender: male
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.
24.
RI Myong Su
DOB: 1937
POB: Myongchon, North Hamgyong, DPRK
Gender: male
7.4.2017
Vice Marshall of the Korean People’s Army, first vice commander of the Korean People’s Army Supreme Command. Until 2018, member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea and Chief of Staff of the People’s Armed Forces. Ri Myong Su continues to be influential in national defence matters including the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Ri is a long-time member of the Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA); currently the 14th.
25.
SO Hong Chan
DOB: 30.12.1957
POB: Kangwon, DPRK
Passport: PD836410105 Passport date of expiration: 27.11.2021
Gender: male
7.4.2017
First Vice-Minister and Director of the Logistics Bureau of the People’s Armed forces, member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea and 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.
26.
WANG Chang Uk
DOB: 29.5.1960
Gender: male
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.
27.
JANG Chol
DOB: 31.3.1961
POB: Pyongyang, DPRK
Passport number: 563310042
Gender: male
7.4.2017
Former 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 held a strategic position for the development of DPRK nuclear activities. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2016/849/annex/II/division/I/division/A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2016-849/annex-II/division-I/division-A
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