UKSL Sanctions designation

Yong Chil Hong

Individual · designated 31 December 2020

Designation identifiers

UKSL unique ID
DPR0012
OFSI group ID
13372
Designation type
Individual
Date designated
31 December 2020
Last updated
9 April 2025

Regimes

  • The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

Designation sources

  • UK

Sanctions imposed

  • Asset freeze
  • Travel Ban
  • Director Disqualification Sanction

Official reasons

  • Deputy Director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). MID is responsible for overseeing the development of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles, including the Taepo Dong-2, weapons production and R&D programmes. Ex-Vice Director of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee.

Other information

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