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UK-HMTorganizationThe Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019Asset freezeChartering of Ships

Is CHONG-CHONGANG SHIPPING COMPANY on a sanctions list?

Yes. CHONG-CHONGANG SHIPPING COMPANY appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 3/2/2016.

Remarks

IMO Number: 5342883. The Chongchongang Shipping Company, through its vessel, the Chong Chon Gang, attempted to directly import the illicit shipment of conventional weapons and arms to the DPRK in July 2013.

Aliases (2)
Chong Chon Gang Shipping Co. Ltd.·akaChongchongang Shipping Co LTD·aka
Addresses
  • 817, Haeum, Tonghun-dong, Chung-gu, Pyongyang
  • 817 Haeun, Donghung-dong, Central District, Pyongyang

What does inclusion on UK-HMT mean?

Inclusion on the UK Sanctions List, published by the FCDO and enforced by OFSI, means UK persons are required to freeze the listed party's assets and refrain from making funds or economic resources available, under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018.

This explainer is informational only, is not legal advice, and does not describe the full scope of any restriction. Always verify against the primary source and consult qualified counsel.

Frequently asked

Is CHONG-CHONGANG SHIPPING COMPANY on a sanctions list?
Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always confirm against the primary source before acting.
How current is this record?
Kleerance re-checks the source every six hours. This page reflects the most recent ingested version of the list. The publishing authority's listing date on record is 3/2/2016.
Where can I verify this record?
Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.