The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Imposed Sanctions
Asset freeze, Travel Ban
Last Updated
Apr 09, 2025
UK Statement of Reasons
General in the Korean People’s Army. Former member of the Central Military Commission of the Workers’ Party of Korea, which is a key body for national defence matters in the DPRK. Director of the Military Security Command. As such, responsible for supporting or promoting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic missile-related or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes. Accompanied Kim Jong Un to largest-ever long-range artillery fire drill.
OFSI Group ID
13360
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Kyongchol Jo
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Kyong Chol Jo
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Where is Kyongchol Jo located?
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North Korea
What are the personal details of Kyongchol Jo?
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North Korea
Director of the Military Security Command
Male
North Korea
General in the Korean People’s Army
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The UK Sanctions List A list maintained by the UK Government that identifies individuals and entities subject to financial sanctions. The list includes information on the reasons for the sanctions and the restrictions that apply.