Designation identifiers
- UKSL unique ID
- DPR0057
- OFSI group ID
- 13662
- 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
- Kim Yong Nam has been identified by the Panel of Experts as an agent of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, an entity which has been designated by the United Nations. He and his son KIM Su Gwang have been identified by the Panel of Experts as engaging in a pattern of deceptive financial practices which could contribute to the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. KIM Yong Nam has opened various current and savings accounts in the European Union and has been involved in various large bank transfers to bank accounts in the European Union or to accounts outside the European Union while working as a diplomat, including to accounts in the name of his son KIM Su Gwang and daughter-in-law KIM Kyong Hui.
Other information
- Assocation with Tcheul Hy Djang, Su Gwang Kim and Kyong Hui Kim The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Addresses
- Country: North Korea
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