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SDN list · entry 17614

Kim Yong Chol

Yes. Kim Yong Chol is on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the DPRK2 program, as of the list published October 9, 2026. It is an individual, OFAC entry number 17614, added on January 2, 2015. OFAC lists no other names for it.

Listed as of the SDN list published · version 5970dbe3dca1

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StatusOn the list
ListSpecially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN)
ProgramsDPRK2
Typeindividual
Added to the listJanuary 2, 2015
First seen by us2026-10-07 17:15 UTC

Names

NameTypeStrength
Kim Yong CholPrimary namestrong

Details published by OFAC

Date of birthFebruary 18, 1962
NationalityKorea, 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
TitleKOMID Representative in Iran

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