Article 1
Open ↗Annexes II and III to Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 are amended in accordance with the Annex to this Decision.
Source
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2431 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/2431 of 12 December 2022 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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Article 2
Open ↗This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .
Supplementary provisions
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
Open ↗ANNEX Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended as follows: (1) Annex II is amended as follows: (a) under the heading ‘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’, under the subheading ‘A. Persons’, the following entries are added: Name Alias Identifying information Date of designation Statement of Reasons ‘32. KIM Kwang Yon 김광연 DOB: 30.7.1966 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport number : 563210059 (expired 2018); 654410104 (expired 2019) 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a representative for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID) in Southern Africa, KIM Kwang Yon takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. 33. KIM Su Il 김수일 DOB: 4.3.1985 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport number: 108220348; 745220480 Address: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam 12.12.2022 Since 2016, KIM Su Il has been an agent in Viet Nam for the Munitions Industry Department, performing economic, trading, mining and shipping activities associated with the Department’s business activities to earn foreign currency for the DPRK. He is involved in the export of DPRK products such as anthracite and titanium concentrate. He also earned foreign currency by importing and exporting raw materials to and from the DPRK and exporting Vietnamese goods to China and other countries. He is therefore responsible for financial activities supporting the DPRK’s nuclear and ballistic programmes. 34. PAK Kwang Hun 박광훈 BAK Gwang Hun DOB: 1970 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), PAK Kwang Hun takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. 35. KIM Ho Kyu 김호규 KIM Ho Gyu DOB: 15.9.1970 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Address: DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation Function or profession : Representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong) Deputy Consul at DPRK Consulate General in Nakhodka, Russian Federation 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a representative for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation (Ryonbong), KIM Ho Kyu takes part in activities for an entity designated on 24 April 2009 by the Committee established pursuant to UNSCR 1718 (2006) as being engaged in or providing support for DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. 36. JONG Yong Nam 정영남 DOB: 26.1.1966 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male Passport number: PS 927120050 Address: Minsk, Belarus Function or profession: Representative in Minsk of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences of the DPRK 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a representative in Minsk, Belarus, of an organisation with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in the DPRK, JONG Yong Nam takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ (b) under the heading ‘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’, under the subheading ‘B. Entities’, the following entry is added: Name Alias Location Date of designation Other information ‘6. Ministry of Rocket Industry 로케트공업부 Rocket Industry Department Pyongchon, DPRK 12.12.2022 The UN Panel of Experts received information on an individual employed by companies linked to the Ministry of Rocket Industry who is involved in the procurement of finance through the sale of voice-phishing hacking applications. The UN Panel of Experts has also received information from multiple UN Member States on an individual procuring aluminium powder and other commodities known to be used in solid-fuel propellant for the Ministry of Rocket Industry. The UN Panel reports that the Ministry of Rocket Industry is an agency of the Munitions Industry Department. As the Munitions Industry Department is responsible for the development of nuclear and missile technology, the funding procured by the Ministry of Rocket Industry could be used to support the development of nuclear and missile technology prohibited by UNSCRs.’ (c) under the heading ‘III. Persons and entities involved in the supply to or from the DPRK of arms and related materiel of all types, or of items, materials, equipment, goods or technology which could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes’, under the subheading ‘B. Entities’, the following entries are added: Name Alias Identifying information Date of designation Reasons ‘1. Unica Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China IMO: 8514306 12.12.2022 The oil tanker and delivery vessel Unica actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the DPRK, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). Unica is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee. Unica is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. 2. New Konk Type of ship: delivery vessel, oil tanker Owner: New Konk Ocean International Company Limited Principal place of business: DPRK, People’s Republic of China IMO: 9036387 12.12.2022 The oil tanker and delivery vessel New Konk actively participates in ship-to-ship transfers of refined petroleum and vessel identity laundering in order to effectively deliver refined petroleum to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in violation of UNSCR 2397 (2017). New Konk is regularly cited by the UN Panel of Experts pursuant to UNSCR 1874 (2009) for designation by the Committee. New Konk is therefore involved in supplies that could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ (2) Annex III is amended as follows: (a) under the heading ‘A. Persons’, the following entries are added: Name Identifying information Date of designation Reasons ‘29. KIL Jong Hun DOB: 7.8.1965 / 20.2.1972 Passport number: 563410081 / 472410022 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a representative for the Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), Kil Jong Hun is responsible for providing assistance in arms procurement for Equatorial Guinea, thus evading the international arms embargo set out in relevant UNSCRs. He has been under US sanctions since 2015. Previously employed as the representative of the designated entity KOMID in Namibia under diplomatic status, he has set up a bank account in South Africa. Due to his position, he continues his proliferation activities for KOMID, providing valuable finance for the DPRK despite international sanctions. 30. PYON Kwang Chol DOB: 16.9.1964 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. 31. O Yong Ho DOB: 25.12.1961 Passport number: 108410041 Nationality: DPRK Gender: male 12.12.2022 In his capacity as a representative in Moscow, Russian Federation, with direct links to the Second Academy of Natural Sciences, O Yong Ho takes part, under diplomatic status, in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. As such, he is directly involved in providing funds and supplies for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.’ (b) under the heading ‘B. Entities’, the following entry is added: Name (and possible aliases) Identifying information Date of designation Reasons ‘9. Korea Rounsan Trading Corporation 로은산무역회사 12.12.2022 The Korean Rounsan Trading Corporation is a subordinate company of the Ministry of Rocket Industry of the DPRK. As such, the entity is directly involved in providing support for the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. The company is particularly involved in establishing joint ventures in the DPRK, promoting large-scale projects with Chinese companies, sending DPRK workers, and managing the procurement of large European equipment.’
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