The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Source
UK
Other Information
Assocation with Tcheul Hy Djang, Su Gwang Kim and Kyong Hui Kim 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
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.
OFSI Group ID
13662
What alternative names has Yong Nam Kim used?
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Yong Nam Kim
Primary name
Kim Yong Nam
Alias
Yong-Gon Kim
Primary name variation
Yong-Nam Kim
Primary name variation
Young-Nam Kim
Primary name variation
Where is Yong Nam Kim located?
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Website
North Korea
What are the personal details of Yong Nam Kim?
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Date of Birth
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Nationality
Passport
Position
Male
Dec 02, 1947
Sinuju
North 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.