Division I The following persons and entities are added to the list of persons, entities and bodies set out in Annex XV to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 under the corresponding headings.
United Kingdom
- (a)
Natural persons designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)
Name (and possible aliases) Identifying information Date of designation Reasons ‘31. KIM Jong Sik Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department in Military Industry Ministry. 16.10.2017 As Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, provides support for DPRK's nuclear-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, including being present at nuclear and ballistic missile related events in 2016 and a presentation in March 2016 of what the DPRK claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear device. 32. RI Pyong Chol DOB: 1948
First Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department
16.10.2017 As First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, holds a pivotal position within the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. Present at most ballistic missile tests and provides briefings to Kim Jong Un, including the nuclear test and ceremony in January 2016.’ - (b)
Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4).
Name (and possible aliases) Location Date of designation Reasons ‘5. Ministry of People's Armed Forces 16.10.2017 Responsible for providing support and direction to the DPRK's Strategic Rocket Force which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017). 6. Korean People's Army 16.10.2017 The Korean People's Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).’