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The authoritative record is published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office at https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml. Kleerance indexes this data for search and audit purposes but is not the primary source.

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

Is NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION on a sanctions list?

Q: Is NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION on a sanctions list?

Yes. NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION is currently indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UK Sanctions List published by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION appears on the UK Sanctions List maintained by UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK). Listed on 7/16/2009.

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Remarks

Namchongang is a DPRK trading company subordinate to the General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE). Namchongang has been involved in the procurement of Japanese origin vacuum pumps that were identified at a DPRK nuclear facility, as well as nuclear-related procurement associated with a German individual. It has further been involved in the purchase of aluminum tubes and other equipment specifically suitable for a uranium enrichment program from the late 1990s. Its representative is a former diplomat who served as DPRK’s representative for the IAEA inspection of the Yongbyon nuclear facilities in 2007. Namchongang's proliferation activities are of grave concern given the DPRK’s past proliferation activities. Telephone numbers: +850-2-18111, 18222 (ext. 8573). Facsimile number: +850-2-381-4687.

Aliases (8)

Korea Daeryonggang Trading Corporation·akaKorea Tearyonggang Trading Corporation·akaNAM CHON GANG CORPORATION·akaNAM CHONG GAN TRADING CORPORATION·akaNAMCHONGANG TRADING·akaNamhung Trading Corporation·akaNCG·akaNOMCHONGANG TRADING CO.·aka

Addresses

Chilgol,, Pyongyang,, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Sengujadong 11-2/(or Kwangbok-dong), Mangyongdae District, Pyongyang, North Korea

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 NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION 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 7/16/2009.
Where can I verify this record?: Directly at the publishing authority: https://sanctionslist.fcdo.gov.uk/docs/UK-Sanctions-List.xml.