SDN list · entry 19610
Jo Yong Chol
Yes. Jo 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 19610, added on March 16, 2016. OFAC lists 1 other name for it, shown below; screen against all of them.
Listed as of the SDN list published · version 5970dbe3dca1
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| Status | On the list |
|---|---|
| List | Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN) |
| Programs | DPRK2 |
| Type | individual |
| Added to the list | March 16, 2016 |
| First seen by us | 2026-10-07 17:15 UTC |
Names
| Name | Type | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Jo Yong Chol | Primary name | strong |
| Cho Yong Chol | A.K.A. | strong |
Details published by OFAC
| Date of birth | September 30, 1973 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Korea, North |
| Address | Syria |
| 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 |
| Title | North Korea's Ministry of State Security Official |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13687 (North Korea)