SDN list · entry 52116
Ro Kwang Chol
Yes. Ro Kwang 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 52116, 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 adb6f31fe894
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ro Kwang Chol | Primary name | strong |
| 노 광철 | Primary name | strong |
| No Kwang Chol | A.K.A. | weak alias |
| Ro Gwang 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 | August 22, 1958 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Nampo, Pyongannam-Do, North Korea |
| Nationality | Korea, North |
| Address | Korea, North |
| Gender | Male |
| Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: | North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214 |
| Secondary sanctions risk: | North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210 |
| Title | Minister of the Ministry of People's Armed Forces |
Legal basis
- Executive Order 13687 (North Korea)