SDN list · entry 23017
KU Ja Hyong
Yes. KU Ja Hyong 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 23017, added on September 26, 2017. 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 | September 26, 2017 |
| First seen by us | 2026-10-07 17:15 UTC |
Names
| Name | Type | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| KU Ja Hyong | Primary name | strong |
| Ku Cha-hyo'ng | A.K.A. | strong |
Details published by OFAC
| Date of birth | September 8, 1957 |
|---|---|
| Address | Libya |
| Gender | Male |
| 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 | Foreign Trade Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea chief representative in Libya |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13687 (North Korea)