The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
Former Commander of Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). Promoted to United Front Department director in May 2016. 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
Elected member of the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Military Commission, of the Politburo and State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee, Vice Chairman for Inter-Korean Relations. Former commander of Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), an entity sanctioned by the United Nations Security Council. Former United Front Department director.
OFSI Group ID
12439
What alternative names has Yong Chol Kim used?
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Yong Chol Kim
Lieutenant General
Primary name
Yong-Chol Kim
Primary name variation
Young-Cheol Kim
Primary name variation
Young-Chol Kim
Primary Name Variation
Young-Chul Kim
Primary name variation
Where is Yong Chol Kim located?
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Country
Email Address
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Website
North Korea
What are the personal details of Yong Chol Kim?
Gender
Date of Birth
Town of Birth
Country of Birth
Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
1946
Pyongan-Pukto
North Korea
North Korea
Vice Chairman of the Workers Party of Korea
Data Source
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.