Security Council resolution 2356 (2017) [on strengthening sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and condemning the nuclear weapons and ballistic missile development activities conducted since 9 Sept. 2016]
Symbol: S/RES/2356 (2017)
Date: 2017-06-02
Status: adopted
Agenda: S/72 [213] DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA--MISSILE LAUNCHINGS
S/72 [23] NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION
Subjects: Charter of the United Nations (1945). Chapter VII|NUCLEAR WEAPON TESTS|BALLISTIC MISSILES|SANCTIONS|DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA|FROZEN ASSETS|TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS
Votes in favour: 15
Votes against: 0
Abstentions: 0
Voting record:
country: BOLIVIA (PLURINATIONAL STATE OF)
vote: yes
country: CHINA
vote: yes
country: EGYPT
vote: yes
country: ETHIOPIA
vote: yes
country: FRANCE
vote: yes
country: ITALY
vote: yes
country: JAPAN
vote: yes
country: KAZAKHSTAN
vote: yes
country: RUSSIAN FEDERATION
vote: yes
country: SENEGAL
vote: yes
country: SWEDEN
vote: yes
country: UKRAINE
vote: yes
country: UNITED KINGDOM
vote: yes
country: UNITED STATES
vote: yes
country: URUGUAY
vote: yes

               United Nations                                                                        S/RES/2356 (2017)
               Security Council                                                    Distr.: General
                                                                                   2 June 2017




               Resolution 2356 (2017)
               Adopted by the Security Council at its 7958th meeting, on
               2 June 2017

                    The Security Council,
                     Recalling its previous relevant resolutions, including resolution 825 (1993),
               resolution 1540 (2004), resolution 1695 (2006), resolution 1718 (2006), resolution
               1874 (2009), resolution 1887 (2009), resolution 2087 (2013), resolution 2094
               (2013), resolution 2270 (2016), and resolution 2321 (2016), as well as the
               statements of its President of 6 October 2006 (S/PRST/2006/41), 13 April 2009
               (S/PRST/2009/7) and 16 April 2012 (S/PRST/2012/13),
                    Reaffirming that proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as
               well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and
               security,
                     Expressing serious concern that the DPRK has continued to violate relevant
               Security Council resolutions through repeated launches and attempted launches of
               ballistic missiles, and noting that all such ballistic missile activities contribute to the
               DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons delivery systems and increase tension in
               the region and beyond,
                    Expressing great concern that the DPRK’s prohibited arms sales have
               generated revenues that are diverted to the pursuit of nu clear weapons and ballistic
               missiles while DPRK citizens have unmet needs,
                    Expressing its gravest concern that the DPRK’s ongoing nuclear - and ballistic
               missile-related activities have further generated increased tension in the region and
               beyond, and determining that there continues to exist a clear threat to international
               peace and security,
                   Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, and taking
               measures under its Article 41,
                     1.    Condemns in the strongest terms the nuclear weapons and ballistic
               missile development activities including a series of ballistic missile launches and
               other activities conducted by the DPRK since 9 September 2016 in violation and
               flagrant disregard of the Security Council’s resolutions;
                    2.    Reaffirms its decisions that the DPRK shall abandon all nuclear weapons
               and existing nuclear programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner,
               and immediately cease all related activities; shall not conduct any furthe r launches




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               that use ballistic missile technology, nuclear tests, or any other provocation; shall
               suspend all activities related to its ballistic missile programme and in this context
               re-establish its pre-existing commitments to a moratorium on missile launches; and
               shall abandon any other existing weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile
               programmes in a complete, verifiable and irreversible manner;
                     3.   Recalls the measures imposed by paragraph 8 of resolution 1718 (2006),
               as modified by subsequent resolutions, and decides that the measures specified in
               paragraph 8 (d) of resolution 1718 (2006) shall apply to the individuals and entities
               listed in Annex I and II of this resolution and to any individuals or entities acting on
               their behalf or at their direction, and to entities owned or controlled by them,
               including through illicit means, and that the measures specified in paragraph 8 (e) of
               resolution 1718 (2006) shall apply to the individuals listed in Annex I of this
               resolution and to individuals acting on their behalf or at their direction;
                     4.   Reiterates the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the
               Korean Peninsula and in north-east Asia at large, expresses its commitment to a
               peaceful, diplomatic, and political solution to the situation, and welcomes efforts by
               Council members as well as other States to facilitate a peaceful and compr ehensive
               solution through dialogue and stresses the importance of working to reduce tensions
               in the Korean Peninsula and beyond;
                    5.    Decides to remain seized of the matter.




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Annex I
           Travel Ban/Asset Freeze (Individuals)

           1.   CHO IL U
                a.   Description: Director of the Fifth Bureau of the Reconnaissance General
                     Bureau. Cho is believed to be in charge of overseas espionage operations
                     and foreign intelligence collection for the DPRK.
                b.   AKA: Cho Il Woo
                c.   Identifiers: DOB: May 10, 1945; POB: Musan, North Hamgyo’ng
                     Province, DPRK; nationality: DPRK; Passport Number 736410010
           2.   CHO YON CHUN
                a.   Description: Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance
                     Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’
                     Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military.
                b.   AKA: Jo Yon Jun
                c.   Identifiers: DOB: September 28, 1937; Nationality: DPRK
           3.   CHOE HWI
                a.   Description: First Vice Director of the Workers’ Party of Korea
                     Propaganda and Agitation Department, which controls all DPRK media
                     and is used by the government to control the public.
                b.   A.K.A.: n/a
                c.   Identifiers: YOB: 1954 or 1955, Nationality: DPRK; Gender: male;
                     Address: DPRK
           4.   JO YONG-WON
                a.   Description: Vice Director of the Worker’s Party of Korea’s Organization
                     and Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for
                     the Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military.
                b.   A.K.A.: Cho Yongwon
                c.   Identifiers: DOB: October 24, 1957; Nationality: DPRK; Gender, male;
                     Address: DPRK
           5.   KIM CHOL NAM
                a.   Description: President of Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation, a
                     company that procures supplies for General Bureau of Atomic Energy
                     and serves as a cash route to the DPRK.
                b.   A.K.A.: n/a
                c.   Identifiers: DOB: February 19, 1970; Nationality: DPRK; Passport
                     no.: 563120238; Address: DPRK
           6.   KIM KYONG OK
                a.   Description: Vice Director of the Organization and Guidance
                     Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the Workers’
                     Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military.
                b.   AKA: Kim Kyong Ok


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                     c.   Identifiers: YOB:    1937   or   1938;   Nationality:   DPRK;   Address:
                          Pyongyang, DPRK
               7.    KIM TONG-HO
                     a.   Description: Vietnam Representative for Tanchon Commercial Bank,
                          which is the main DPRK financial entity for weapons and missile -related
                          sales.
                     b.   A.K.A.: n/a
                     c.   Identifiers: DOB: August 18, 1969; Nationality: DPRK; Passport
                          no.: 745310111; Gender: male; Address: Vietnam
               8.    MIN BYONG CHOL
                     a.   Description: Member of the Worker’s Party of Korea’s Organization and
                          Guidance Department, which directs key personnel appointments for the
                          Workers’ Party of Korea and the DPRK’s military.
                     b.   A.K.A.: Min Pyo’ng-ch’o’l, Min Byong-chol, Min Byong Chun
                     c.   Identifiers: DOB: August 10, 1948; Nationality: DPRK; Gender: male;
                          Address: DPRK
               9.    PAEK SE BONG
                     a.   Description: Paek Se Bong is a former Chairman of the Second
                          Economic Committee, a former member of the National Defense
                          Commission, and a former Vice Director of Munitions Industry
                          Department (MID).
                     b.   AKA: n/a
                     c.   Identifiers: DOB: 21 March 1938; Nationality: DPRK
               10.   PAK HAN SE
                     a.   Description: Vice Chairman of the Second Economic Committee, which
                          oversees the production of the DPRK’s ballistic missiles and directs the
                          activities of Korea Mining Development Corporation, the DPRK’s
                          premier arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to
                          ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.
                     b.   A.K.A.: Kang Myong Chol
                     c.   Identifiers: Nationality: DPRK; Passport no.: 290410121; Address:
                          DPRK
               11.   PAK TO CHUN
                     a.   Description: Pak To Chun is a former Secretary of Munitions Industry
                          Department (MID) and currently advises on affairs relating to nuclear
                          and missile programmes. He is a former State Affairs Commission
                          member and is a member Workers’ Party of Korea Political Bureau.
                     b.   AKA: Pak Do Chun
                     c.   Identifiers: DOB: 9 March 1944; Nationality: DPRK
               12.   RI JAE IL
                     a.   Description: Vice Director of the Workers’ Party of Korea Propaganda
                          and Agitation Department, which controls all DPRK’s media and is used
                          by the government to control the public.


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                 b.   AKA: RI, Chae-Il
                 c.   Identifiers: YOB 1934; Nationality: DPRK
           13.   RI SU YONG
                 a.   Description: Official for Korea Ryonbong General Corporation,
                      specializes in acquisition for DPRK’s defence industries and support to
                      Pyongyang’s military-related sales. Its procurements also probably
                      support the DPRK’s chemical weapons programme.
                 b.   A.K.A.: n/a
                 c.   Identifiers: DOB: June 25, 1968; Nationality:          DPRK;   Passport
                      no.: 654310175; Gender: male; Address: Cuba
           14.   RI YONG MU
                 a.   Description: Ri Yong Mu is a Vice Chairman of the State Affairs
                      Commission, which directs and guides all DPRK’s military, defence, and
                      security-related affairs, including acquisition and procurement.
                 b.   AKA: n/a
                 c.   Identifiers: DOB: 25 January 1925; Nationality: DPRK




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Annex II
               Asset Freeze (Entities)

               1.   KANGBONG TRADING CORPORATION
                    a.   Description: The Kangbong Trading Corporation sold, supplied,
                         transferred, or purchased, directly or indirectly, to or from the DPRK,
                         metal, graphite, coal, or software, where revenue or goods received may
                         benefit the Government of the DPRK or the Workers’ Party of K orea.
                         The Kangbong Trading Corporation’s parent is the Ministry of People’s
                         Armed Forces.
                    b.   AKA: N/A
                    c.   Location: DPRK
               2.   KOREA KUMSAN TRADING CORPORATION
                    a.   Description: Korea Kumsan Trading Corporation is owned or controlled
                         by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or
                         indirectly, the General Bureau of Atomic Energy, which oversees the
                         DPRK’s nuclear programme.
                    b.   AKA: N/A
                    c.   Location: Pyongyang, DPRK
               3.   KORYO BANK
                    a.   Description: Koryo Bank operates in the financial services industry in
                         the DPRK’s economy and is associated with Office 38 and Office 39 of
                         the KWP.
                    b.   AKA: N/A
                    c.   Location: Pyongyang, DPRK
               4.   STRATEGIC ROCKET FORCE OF THE KOREAN PEOPLE’S ARMY
                    a.   Description: The Strategic Rocket Force of the Korean People’s Army is
                         in charge of all DPRK ballistic missile programmes and is responsible
                         for SCUD and NODONG launches.
                    b.   AKA: Strategic Rocket Force; Strategic Rocket Force Command of KPA;
                         Strategic Force; Strategic Forces
                    c.   Location: Pyongyang, DPRK




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