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Yong Chol Jo

Date of Birth: 1973-09-30

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-11-09 18:09:38

Accuracy: 90

Information:

Source record: eu/110291
fileGenerationDate: 23/10/2026
Entity_LogicalId: 110291
Entity_EU_ReferenceNumber: EU.4168.80
Entity_DesignationDate: 2016-11-30
Entity_Remark: (Date of UN designation: 2016-11-30)
Entity_SubjectType: P
Entity_SubjectType_ClassificationCode: person
Entity_Regulation_Type: repealing
Entity_Regulation_OrganisationType: council
Entity_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2017-08-31
Entity_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2017-09-01
Entity_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2017/1509 (OJ L224)
Entity_Regulation_Programme: PRK
Entity_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1509&from=EN
NameAlias_LastName: Cho
NameAlias_LastName: Jo
NameAlias_FirstName: Yong Chol
NameAlias_WholeName: Yong Chol Cho
NameAlias_WholeName: Yong Chol Jo
NameAlias_NameLanguage: EN
NameAlias_Function: Jo Yong Chol is a North Korean Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID, a designated entity.
NameAlias_LogicalId: 110294
NameAlias_LogicalId: 110295
NameAlias_RegulationLanguage: EN
NameAlias_Remark: Supports KOMID, a designated entity
NameAlias_Regulation_Type: repealing
NameAlias_Regulation_OrganisationType: council
NameAlias_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2017-08-31
NameAlias_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2017-09-01
NameAlias_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2017/1509 (OJ L224)
NameAlias_Regulation_Programme: PRK
NameAlias_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1509&from=EN
BirthDate_BirthDate: 1973-09-30
BirthDate_Day: 30
BirthDate_Month: 9
BirthDate_Year: 1973
BirthDate_Circa: NO
BirthDate_CalendarType: GREGORIAN
BirthDate_CountryIso2Code: 00
BirthDate_CountryDescription: UNKNOWN
BirthDate_LogicalId: 110292
BirthDate_RegulationLanguage: EN
BirthDate_Regulation_Type: amendment
BirthDate_Regulation_OrganisationType: un
BirthDate_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2016-12-09
BirthDate_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2016-12-09
BirthDate_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2016/2215 (OJ L334)
BirthDate_Regulation_Programme: PRK
BirthDate_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R2215&from=EN
Citizenship_CountryIso2Code: KP
Citizenship_LogicalId: 110293
Citizenship_RegulationLanguage: EN
Citizenship_Regulation_Type: amendment
Citizenship_Regulation_OrganisationType: un
Citizenship_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2016-12-09
Citizenship_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2016-12-09
Citizenship_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2016/2215 (OJ L334)
Citizenship_Regulation_Programme: PRK
Citizenship_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R2215&from=EN

Source: https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/consolidated-list-of-persons-groups-and-entities-subject-to-eu-financial-sanctions

Chol Yong JON

Date of Birth: 1975-04-30

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-11-09 18:09:38

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: uk/DPR0016
Current publication: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.csv
Last Updated: 09/04/2025
Unique ID: DPR0016
OFSI Group ID: 13589
Name 6: Jon
Name 1: Chol
Name 2: Yong
Name 2: Young
Name type: Primary name
Name type: Primary name variation
Regime Name: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Type: Individual
Designation source: UK
Sanctions Imposed: Asset freeze|Travel Ban|Director Disqualification Sanction
Other Information: Associations with Green Pine Corporation and DPRK Embassy Luanda The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
UK Statement of Reasons:  Former Representative in Angola of Green Pine Associated Corporation and DPRK diplomat accredited to Angola. Green Pine has been designated by the UN for activities including violating the UN arms embargo. Green Pine has also negotiated contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
Address Country: Angola
Date Designated: 31/12/2020
D.O.B: 30/04/1975
Nationality(/ies): North Korea
Passport number: 563410192
Position: Diplomat DPRK Embassy Angola
Gender: Male

Source: https://ofsistorage.blob.core.windows.net/publishlive/2022format/ConList.csv

JO Yong Chol

Date of Birth: 1973-09-30

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-11-09 18:09:38

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: ofac/19610
uid: 19610
firstName: Yong Chol
lastName: JO
title: North Korea's Ministry of State Security Official
sdnType: Individual
programList/program: DPRK2
idList/id[127156]/uid: 127156
idList/id[127156]/idType: Secondary sanctions risk:
idList/id[127156]/idNumber: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
idList/id[135075]/uid: 135075
idList/id[135075]/idType: Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions:
idList/id[135075]/idNumber: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
akaList/aka[30808]/uid: 30808
akaList/aka[30808]/type: a.k.a.
akaList/aka[30808]/category: strong
akaList/aka[30808]/lastName: CHO
akaList/aka[30808]/firstName: Yong Chol
addressList/address[29779]/uid: 29779
addressList/address[29779]/country: Syria
nationalityList/nationality[19870]/uid: 19870
nationalityList/nationality[19870]/country: Korea, North
nationalityList/nationality[19870]/mainEntry: true
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[19869]/uid: 19869
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[19869]/dateOfBirth: 30 Sep 1973
dateOfBirthList/dateOfBirthItem[19869]/mainEntry: true

Source: https://sanctionslistservice.ofac.treas.gov/api/PublicationPreview/exports/SDN.CSV

Jo Yong Chol

Date of Birth: 1973-09-30

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-11-09 18:09:38

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: eu/110291
fileGenerationDate: 23/10/2026
Entity_LogicalId: 110291
Entity_EU_ReferenceNumber: EU.4168.80
Entity_DesignationDate: 2016-11-30
Entity_Remark: (Date of UN designation: 2016-11-30)
Entity_SubjectType: P
Entity_SubjectType_ClassificationCode: person
Entity_Regulation_Type: repealing
Entity_Regulation_OrganisationType: council
Entity_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2017-08-31
Entity_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2017-09-01
Entity_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2017/1509 (OJ L224)
Entity_Regulation_Programme: PRK
Entity_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1509&from=EN
NameAlias_LastName: Cho
NameAlias_LastName: Jo
NameAlias_FirstName: Yong Chol
NameAlias_WholeName: Yong Chol Cho
NameAlias_WholeName: Yong Chol Jo
NameAlias_NameLanguage: EN
NameAlias_Function: Jo Yong Chol is a North Korean Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID, a designated entity.
NameAlias_LogicalId: 110294
NameAlias_LogicalId: 110295
NameAlias_RegulationLanguage: EN
NameAlias_Remark: Supports KOMID, a designated entity
NameAlias_Regulation_Type: repealing
NameAlias_Regulation_OrganisationType: council
NameAlias_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2017-08-31
NameAlias_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2017-09-01
NameAlias_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2017/1509 (OJ L224)
NameAlias_Regulation_Programme: PRK
NameAlias_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32017R1509&from=EN
BirthDate_BirthDate: 1973-09-30
BirthDate_Day: 30
BirthDate_Month: 9
BirthDate_Year: 1973
BirthDate_Circa: NO
BirthDate_CalendarType: GREGORIAN
BirthDate_CountryIso2Code: 00
BirthDate_CountryDescription: UNKNOWN
BirthDate_LogicalId: 110292
BirthDate_RegulationLanguage: EN
BirthDate_Regulation_Type: amendment
BirthDate_Regulation_OrganisationType: un
BirthDate_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2016-12-09
BirthDate_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2016-12-09
BirthDate_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2016/2215 (OJ L334)
BirthDate_Regulation_Programme: PRK
BirthDate_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R2215&from=EN
Citizenship_CountryIso2Code: KP
Citizenship_LogicalId: 110293
Citizenship_RegulationLanguage: EN
Citizenship_Regulation_Type: amendment
Citizenship_Regulation_OrganisationType: un
Citizenship_Regulation_PublicationDate: 2016-12-09
Citizenship_Regulation_EntryIntoForceDate: 2016-12-09
Citizenship_Regulation_NumberTitle: 2016/2215 (OJ L334)
Citizenship_Regulation_Programme: PRK
Citizenship_Regulation_PublicationUrl: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32016R2215&from=EN

Source: https://data.europa.eu/data/datasets/consolidated-list-of-persons-groups-and-entities-subject-to-eu-financial-sanctions

JO YONG CHOL

Date of Birth: 1973-09-30

Type: individual

Updated: 2026-11-09 18:09:38

Accuracy: 75

Information:

Source record: uk/DPR0219
Current publication: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.csv
Last Updated: 18/12/2021
Unique ID: DPR0219
OFSI Group ID: 13419
UN Reference Number: KPi.034
Name 6: YONG CHOL
Name 6: Yong Chol
Name 1: Cho
Name 1: JO
Name type: Alias
Name type: Primary name
Alias strength: Good quality a.k.a
Regime Name: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Designation Type: Individual
Designation source: UN
Sanctions Imposed: Asset freeze|Travel Ban
Other Information: Jo Yong Chol is a DPRK Ministry of State Security Official stationed in Syria supporting KOMID.
UK Statement of Reasons:  
Date Designated: 30/11/2016
D.O.B: 30/09/1973
Position: DPRK Ministry of State Security Official

Source: https://ofsistorage.blob.core.windows.net/publishlive/2022format/ConList.csv