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UN-CONSorganizationDPRK

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 UN Security Council Consolidated List published by United Nations Security Council. Always verify against the official primary source before taking action.

Yes. NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION appears on the UN Security Council Consolidated List maintained by United Nations Security Council (INT). 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)

NCG·altNAMCHONGANG TRADING·altNAM CHON GANG CORPORATION·altNOMCHONGANG TRADING CO.·altNAM CHONG GAN TRADING CORPORATION·altNamhung Trading Corporation·altKorea Daeryonggang Trading Corporation·altKorea Tearyonggang Trading Corporation·alt

Addresses

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

What does inclusion on UN-CONS mean?

Inclusion on the UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions List obligates UN member states to apply the sanctions measures (typically asset freeze, travel ban, arms embargo) set out in the relevant Security Council resolutions.

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Is NAMCHONGANG TRADING CORPORATION on a sanctions list?: Yes — indexed by Kleerance as appearing on the UN Security Council Consolidated List published by United Nations Security Council. 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.
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