SDN list · entry 11581
KOREA KWANGSON BANKING CORP
Yes. KOREA KWANGSON BANKING CORP is on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the NPWMD program, as of the list published October 8, 2026. It is a company or organisation, OFAC entry number 11581, added on August 11, 2009. OFAC lists 4 other names for it, shown below; screen against all of them.
Listed as of the SDN list published · version adb6f31fe894
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| Status | On the list |
|---|---|
| List | Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) |
| Programs | NPWMD |
| Type | company or organisation |
| Added to the list | August 11, 2009 |
| First seen by us | 2026-10-07 17:15 UTC |
Names
| Name | Type | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| KKBC | A.K.A. | strong |
| KOREA KWANGSON BANKING CORP | Primary name | strong |
| BTSB | A.K.A. | weak alias |
| Border Trade Settlement Bank | A.K.A. | strong |
| DPRK Border Trade Settlement Bank | A.K.A. | strong |
OFAC flags weak aliases as low quality: a match on a weak alias alone should not drive a block.
Details published by OFAC
| Address | Jungson-dong, Sungri Street, Central District, Pyongyang, Korea, North |
|---|---|
| Secondary sanctions risk: | North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210 |
| Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: | North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214 |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13382 (Non-proliferation)