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SDN list · entry 23090

JO Kyong-Chol

Yes. JO Kyong-Chol is on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the DPRK2 program, as of the list published October 8, 2026. It is an individual, OFAC entry number 23090, added on October 26, 2017. OFAC lists 1 other name for it, shown below; screen against all of them.

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StatusOn the list
ListSpecially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN)
ProgramsDPRK2
Typeindividual
Added to the listOctober 26, 2017
First seen by us2026-10-07 17:15 UTC

Names

NameTypeStrength
JO Kyong-CholPrimary namestrong
Cho Kyo'ng-ch'o'lA.K.A.strong

Details published by OFAC

Date of birthJanuary 1, 1944 to December 31, 1945
Place of birthKorea, North
NationalityKorea, North
AddressKorea, 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
TitleDPRK Director of Military Security Command

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