SDN list · entry 52115
Kim Geum Cheol
Yes. Kim Geum Cheol 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 52115, added on December 16, 2024. OFAC lists 2 other names 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 | December 16, 2024 |
| First seen by us | 2026-10-07 17:15 UTC |
Names
| Name | Type | Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Kim Geum Cheol | Primary name | strong |
| 김 금철 | Primary name | strong |
| Kim Geum Chol | A.K.A. | weak alias |
| Kim Kum-Chol | A.K.A. | weak alias |
OFAC flags weak aliases as low quality: a match on a weak alias alone should not drive a block.
Details published by OFAC
| Date of birth | January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1961 |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Korea, North |
| Address | 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 |
| Gender | Male |
| Title | President of Pyongyang University of Automation |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13687 (North Korea)