UKSL Sanctions designation

Chosun Expo

Entity · designated 31 December 2020

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
CYB0004
OFSI group ID
13910
Designation type
Entity
Date designated
31 December 2020
Last updated
19 November 2025

Regimes

  • The Cyber (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • Chosun Expo, a front company used by malicious cyber actors operating under the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commissions, planning or preparation of relevant cyber activity, including data interference and accessing information systems. Such activity that Chosun Expo is or has been involved in undermines, or is intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom and directly or indirectly caused economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity.

Other information

  • The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Addresses

  • Country: North Korea
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