# Official Journal L 265I/2017

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| English edition | Legislation | Volume 6016 October 2017 |

ISSN 1977-0677

Official Journal

of the European Union

L 265I

English edition

Legislation

Volume 6016 October 2017

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| | | REGULATIONS |
| | * | Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1858 of 16 October 2017 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 1 |
| | * | Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1859 of 16 October 2017 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 5 |
| | | DECISIONS |
| | * | Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1860 of 16 October 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | 8 |

Contents

II   Non-legislative acts

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REGULATIONS

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Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1858 of 16 October 2017 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1859 of 16 October 2017 implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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DECISIONS

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Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1860 of 16 October 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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| EN | Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.
  The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk. |
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Acts whose titles are printed in light type are those relating to day-to-day management of agricultural matters, and are generally valid for a limited period.

The titles of all other Acts are printed in bold type and preceded by an asterisk.

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REGULATIONS

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COUNCIL REGULATION (EU) 2017/1858

of 16 October 2017

amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 215 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1),

Having regard to the joint proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and of the European Commission,

Whereas:

| (1) | Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (2) gives effect to the measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. |
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(1)

Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 (2) gives effect to the measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

| (2) | On 5 August 2017 and 11 September 2017 respectively, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017), in which it expressed its gravest concern at the ballistic missile tests of 3 July 2017 and 28 July 2017 and the nuclear test of 2 September 2017 conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and imposed new measures against the DPRK. These measures further reinforce the restrictive measures imposed by UNSC Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016) and 2356 (2017). |
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(2)

On 5 August 2017 and 11 September 2017 respectively, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017), in which it expressed its gravest concern at the ballistic missile tests of 3 July 2017 and 28 July 2017 and the nuclear test of 2 September 2017 conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and imposed new measures against the DPRK. These measures further reinforce the restrictive measures imposed by UNSC Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016) and 2356 (2017).

| (3) | On 14 September 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1562 (3) and on 10 October 2017 it adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1838 (4) amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 in order to give effect to the new measures imposed by UNSC Resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017). |
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(3)

On 14 September 2017, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1562 (3) and on 10 October 2017 it adopted Decision (CFSP) 2017/1838 (4) amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 in order to give effect to the new measures imposed by UNSC Resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017).

| (4) | On 14 September 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1548 (5) and on 10 October 2017 adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1836 (6), both of which amended Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 to give effect to the measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. |
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(4)

On 14 September 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1548 (5) and on 10 October 2017 adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1836 (6), both of which amended Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 to give effect to the measures provided for in Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

| (5) | On 16 October 2017, the Council decided to further expand the ban on EU investment in and with the DPRK to all sectors, to lower the amount of personal remittances that could be sent to the DPRK from EUR 15 000 to EUR 5 000, and to impose an oil export ban to the DPRK. |
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(5)

On 16 October 2017, the Council decided to further expand the ban on EU investment in and with the DPRK to all sectors, to lower the amount of personal remittances that could be sent to the DPRK from EUR 15 000 to EUR 5 000, and to impose an oil export ban to the DPRK.

| (6) | These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to ensuring their uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary. |
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(6)

These measures fall within the scope of the Treaty and, therefore, notably with a view to ensuring their uniform application in all Member States, regulatory action at the level of the Union is necessary.

| (7) | Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(7)

Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (8) | In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately, |
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(8)

In order to ensure that the measures provided for in this Regulation are effective, this Regulation should enter into force immediately,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 16e is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 16e

  1.   By way of derogation from Article 16d, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise transactions in refined petroleum products that are determined to be exclusively for humanitarian purposes, provided that all of the following conditions are met:






  (a) | the transactions do not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017) including the persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex XIII, XV, XVI and XVII; |
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(1)

Article 16e is replaced by the following:

‘Article 16e

1.   By way of derogation from Article 16d, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise transactions in refined petroleum products that are determined to be exclusively for humanitarian purposes, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(a)

the transactions do not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017) including the persons, entities and bodies listed in Annex XIII, XV, XVI and XVII;

| (b) | the transaction is unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017); |
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(b)

the transaction is unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017);

| (c) | the Sanctions Committee has not notified the Member States that 90 % of the aggregate annual limit has been reached; and |
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(c)

the Sanctions Committee has not notified the Member States that 90 % of the aggregate annual limit has been reached; and

| (d) | the Member State concerned notifies the Sanctions Committee of the amount of the export and information on all parties to the transaction every 30 days. |
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(d)

the Member State concerned notifies the Sanctions Committee of the amount of the export and information on all parties to the transaction every 30 days.

2.   The Member State concerned shall notify the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted pursuant to paragraph 1.’;

| (2) | Article 16g is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 16g

  1.   By way of derogation from Article 16f, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise transactions in crude oil, provided that all of the following conditions are met:






  (a) | the competent authority of the Member State has determined that the transaction is exclusively for humanitarian purposes; and |
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(2)

Article 16g is replaced by the following:

‘Article 16g

1.   By way of derogation from Article 16f, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise transactions in crude oil, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

(a)

the competent authority of the Member State has determined that the transaction is exclusively for humanitarian purposes; and

| (b) | the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with paragraph 15 of UNSCR 2375 (2017). |
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(b)

the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with paragraph 15 of UNSCR 2375 (2017).

2.   The Member State concerned shall notify the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted pursuant to paragraph 1.’;

| (3) | point (a) of Article 17(2) is replaced by the following:






  ‘(a) | to establish, maintain or operate a joint venture or a cooperative entity with any natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1 or domiciled in the DPRK or to, to take, maintain or extend an ownership interest, including by acquisition in full or the acquisition of shares and other securities of a participatory nature in any legal person, entity or body that is referred to in paragraph 1 or is domiciled in the DPRK, or in activities or assets in the DPRK;’; |
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(3)

point (a) of Article 17(2) is replaced by the following:

‘(a)

to establish, maintain or operate a joint venture or a cooperative entity with any natural or legal person, entity or body referred to in paragraph 1 or domiciled in the DPRK or to, to take, maintain or extend an ownership interest, including by acquisition in full or the acquisition of shares and other securities of a participatory nature in any legal person, entity or body that is referred to in paragraph 1 or is domiciled in the DPRK, or in activities or assets in the DPRK;’;

| (4) | Article 17a is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 17a

  1.   By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 17(2), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise such activities, in particular those regarding joint ventures or cooperative entities that are non-commercial, public utility infrastructure projects not generating profit, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis.


  2.   By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 17(2), and in insofar as they do not relate to joint ventures or cooperative entities, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise such activities, provided that the Member State has determined that those activities are exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and are not in the sectors of mining, refining, chemical, metallurgy or the metalworking, aerospace or conventional arms-related industries.
  The Member State concerned shall notify the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2.’; |
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(4)

Article 17a is replaced by the following:

‘Article 17a

1.   By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 17(2), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise such activities, in particular those regarding joint ventures or cooperative entities that are non-commercial, public utility infrastructure projects not generating profit, provided that the Member State has obtained the advance approval of the Sanctions Committee on a case-by-case basis.

2.   By way of derogation from point (a) of Article 17(2), and in insofar as they do not relate to joint ventures or cooperative entities, the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise such activities, provided that the Member State has determined that those activities are exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and are not in the sectors of mining, refining, chemical, metallurgy or the metalworking, aerospace or conventional arms-related industries.

The Member State concerned shall notify the other Member States and the Commission of any authorisation granted pursuant to paragraphs 1 or 2.’;

| (5) | Article 21 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

  ‘4.   The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any of the following transactions, provided that they involve a transfer of funds for amounts equal to or below EUR 15 000 or equivalent:






  (a) | transactions regarding foodstuffs, healthcare or medical equipment or for agricultural or humanitarian purposes; |
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(5)

Article 21 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 4 is replaced by the following:

‘4.   The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to any of the following transactions, provided that they involve a transfer of funds for amounts equal to or below EUR 15 000 or equivalent:

(a)

transactions regarding foodstuffs, healthcare or medical equipment or for agricultural or humanitarian purposes;

| (b) | transactions regarding the execution of the exemptions provided for in this Regulation; |
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(b)

transactions regarding the execution of the exemptions provided for in this Regulation;

| (c) | transactions in connection with a specific trade contract not prohibited by this Regulation; |
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(c)

transactions in connection with a specific trade contract not prohibited by this Regulation;

| (d) | transactions required exclusively for the implementation of projects funded by the Union or its Member States for development purposes directly addressing the needs of the civilian population or the promotion of denuclearisation; and |
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(d)

transactions required exclusively for the implementation of projects funded by the Union or its Member States for development purposes directly addressing the needs of the civilian population or the promotion of denuclearisation; and

| (e) | transactions regarding a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, insofar as such transactions are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation.’; |
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(e)

transactions regarding a diplomatic or consular mission or an international organisation enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, insofar as such transactions are intended to be used for official purposes of the diplomatic or consular mission or international organisation.’;

| (b) | the following paragraph is added:

  ‘5.   The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to transactions regarding personal remittances, provided that they involve a transfer of funds for amounts equal to or below EUR 5 000 or equivalent.’; |
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(b)

the following paragraph is added:

‘5.   The prohibitions in paragraphs 1 and 2 shall not apply to transactions regarding personal remittances, provided that they involve a transfer of funds for amounts equal to or below EUR 5 000 or equivalent.’;

| (6) | Article 22 is amended as follows:






  (a) | paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

  ‘1.   By way of derogation from the prohibitions in Article 21(1) and (2), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise:






  (a) | the transactions mentioned in points (a) to (e) of Article 21(4) with a value above EUR 15 000 or equivalent; and |
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(6)

Article 22 is amended as follows:

(a)

paragraph 1 is replaced by the following:

‘1.   By way of derogation from the prohibitions in Article 21(1) and (2), the competent authorities of the Member States may authorise:

(a)

the transactions mentioned in points (a) to (e) of Article 21(4) with a value above EUR 15 000 or equivalent; and

| (b) | the transactions mentioned in Article 21(5) with a value above EUR 5 000 or equivalent.’; |
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(b)

the transactions mentioned in Article 21(5) with a value above EUR 5 000 or equivalent.’;

| (b) | paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   The requirement for authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply regardless of whether the transfer of funds is executed in a single operation or in several operations which appear to be linked. For the purpose of this Regulation, “operations which appear to be linked” includes:






  (a) | a series of consecutive transfers from or to the same credit or financial institution within the scope of Article 21(2) to or from the same DPRK person, entity or body, which are made in connection with a single obligation to transfer funds, where each individual transfer falls below EUR 15 000 for transactions mentioned in Article 21(4) or EUR 5 000 for transactions mentioned in Article 21(5), but which, in the aggregate, meet the criteria for authorisation; and |
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(b)

paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:

‘2.   The requirement for authorisation referred to in paragraph 1 shall apply regardless of whether the transfer of funds is executed in a single operation or in several operations which appear to be linked. For the purpose of this Regulation, “operations which appear to be linked” includes:

(a)

a series of consecutive transfers from or to the same credit or financial institution within the scope of Article 21(2) to or from the same DPRK person, entity or body, which are made in connection with a single obligation to transfer funds, where each individual transfer falls below EUR 15 000 for transactions mentioned in Article 21(4) or EUR 5 000 for transactions mentioned in Article 21(5), but which, in the aggregate, meet the criteria for authorisation; and

| (b) | a chain of transfers involving different payment service providers, or natural or legal persons, which is related to a single obligation to make a transfer of funds.’. |
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(b)

a chain of transfers involving different payment service providers, or natural or legal persons, which is related to a single obligation to make a transfer of funds.’.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Luxembourg, 16 October 2017.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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(1)  
  OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.

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(2)  Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 of 30 August 2017 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 (OJ L 224, 31.8.2017, p. 1).

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(3)  Council Decision (CSFP) 2017/1562 of 14 September 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (OJ L 237, 15.9.2017, p. 86).

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(4)  Council Decision (CFSP) 2017/1838 of 10 October 2017 amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (OJ L 261, 11.10.2017, p. 17).

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(5)  Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1548 of 14 September 2017 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (OJ L 237, 15.9.2017, p. 39).

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(6)  Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1836 of 10 October 2017 amending Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (OJ L 261, 11.10.2017, p. 1).

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Official Journal of the European Union

LI 265/5

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COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2017/1859

of 16 October 2017

implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Council Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 of 30 August 2017 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Regulation (EC) No 329/2007 (1), and in particular Article 47(2) thereof,

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 30 August 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1509. |
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(1)

On 30 August 2017, the Council adopted Regulation (EU) 2017/1509.

| (2) | In view of the DPRK's continued and accelerated nuclear and ballistic programmes in breach of its obligations as set out in several UNSC Resolutions, three persons and six entities should be added to the list of persons and entities in Annexes XV and XVI of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509. |
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(2)

In view of the DPRK's continued and accelerated nuclear and ballistic programmes in breach of its obligations as set out in several UNSC Resolutions, three persons and six entities should be added to the list of persons and entities in Annexes XV and XVI of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509.

| (3) | Annexes XV and XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(3)

Annexes XV and XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Annexes XV and XVI to Regulation (EU) 2017/1509 are amended as set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Luxembourg, 16 October 2017.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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  OJ L 224, 31.8.2017, p. 1.

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ANNEX

I.

| (a) | Natural persons designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4) | Name (and possible aliases) | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| ‘31. | KIM Jong Sik | Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department in Military Industry Ministry. | 16.10.2017 | As Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, provides support for DPRK's nuclear-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, including being present at nuclear and ballistic missile related events in 2016 and a presentation in March 2016 of what the DPRK claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear device. |
| 32. | RI Pyong Chol | DOB: 1948
  First Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department | 16.10.2017 | As First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, holds a pivotal position within the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. Present at most ballistic missile tests and provides briefings to Kim Jong Un, including the nuclear test and ceremony in January 2016.’ |

(a)

Natural persons designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4)

Name (and possible aliases)

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

‘31.

KIM Jong Sik

Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department in Military Industry Ministry.

16.10.2017

As Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, provides support for DPRK's nuclear-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, including being present at nuclear and ballistic missile related events in 2016 and a presentation in March 2016 of what the DPRK claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear device.

32.

RI Pyong Chol

DOB: 1948

First Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department

16.10.2017

As First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, holds a pivotal position within the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. Present at most ballistic missile tests and provides briefings to Kim Jong Un, including the nuclear test and ceremony in January 2016.’

| (b) | Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4). | Name (and possible aliases) | Location | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| ‘5. | Ministry of People's Armed Forces | | 16.10.2017 | Responsible for providing support and direction to the DPRK's Strategic Rocket Force which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017). |
| 6. | Korean People's Army | | 16.10.2017 | The Korean People's Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).’ |

(b)

Legal persons, entities and bodies designated in accordance with point (a) of Article 34(4).

Name (and possible aliases)

Location

Date of designation

Reasons

‘5.

Ministry of People's Armed Forces

16.10.2017

Responsible for providing support and direction to the DPRK's Strategic Rocket Force which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).

6.

Korean People's Army

16.10.2017

The Korean People's Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).’

II.

| ‘(a) | Natural persons | Name (and possible aliases) | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| 1. | KIM Hyok Chan | Date of birth: 9.6.1970.
  Passport number: 563410191 Secretary DPRK Embassy Luanda | 16.10.2017 | Kim Hyok Chan has served as a representative of Green Pine, a UN listed entity, including negotiating contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions. |

‘(a)

Natural persons

Name (and possible aliases)

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

1.

KIM Hyok Chan

Date of birth: 9.6.1970.

Passport number: 563410191 Secretary DPRK Embassy Luanda

16.10.2017

Kim Hyok Chan has served as a representative of Green Pine, a UN listed entity, including negotiating contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

| (b) | Legal persons, entities and bodies. | Name (and possible aliases) | Location | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| 1. | Korea International Exhibition Corporation | | 16.10.2017 | The Korea International Exhibition Corporation has assisted designated entities in the evasion of sanctions by hosting the Pyongyang International Trade Fair which provides designated entities with the opportunity to breach UN sanctions by continuing economic activity. |
| 2. | Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation
  a.k.a: Rungrado Trading Corporation | Address: Segori-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK
  Telephone: +850-2-18111-3818022
  Fax: +850-2-3814507
  Email address: rrd@co.chesin.com | 16.10.2017 | Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation has assisted in violating sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions through the sale of Scud missiles to Egypt. |
| 3. | Maritime Administrative Bureau
  a.k.a. North Korea Maritime Administration Bureau | Address: Ryonhwa-2Dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK
  PO Box 416
  Tel +850-2-18111 Ex 8059
  Fax: +850 2 381 4410
  email: mab@silibank.net.kp
  Website: www.ma.gov.kp | 16.10.2017 | The Maritime Administrative Bureau has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council including by renaming and re-registering assets of designated entities and providing false documentation to vessels subject to United Nations sanctions. |
| 4. | Pan Systems Pyongyang
  a.k.a. Wonbang Trading Co. | Address: Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, DPRK. | 16.10.2017 | Pan Systems has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea.
  Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations.’ |

(b)

Legal persons, entities and bodies.

Name (and possible aliases)

Location

Date of designation

Reasons

1.

Korea International Exhibition Corporation

16.10.2017

The Korea International Exhibition Corporation has assisted designated entities in the evasion of sanctions by hosting the Pyongyang International Trade Fair which provides designated entities with the opportunity to breach UN sanctions by continuing economic activity.

2.

Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation

a.k.a: Rungrado Trading Corporation

Address: Segori-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK

Telephone: +850-2-18111-3818022

Fax: +850-2-3814507

Email address: rrd@co.chesin.com

16.10.2017

Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation has assisted in violating sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions through the sale of Scud missiles to Egypt.

3.

Maritime Administrative Bureau

a.k.a. North Korea Maritime Administration Bureau

Address: Ryonhwa-2Dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK

PO Box 416

Tel +850-2-18111 Ex 8059

Fax: +850 2 381 4410

email: mab@silibank.net.kp

Website: www.ma.gov.kp

16.10.2017

The Maritime Administrative Bureau has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council including by renaming and re-registering assets of designated entities and providing false documentation to vessels subject to United Nations sanctions.

4.

Pan Systems Pyongyang

a.k.a. Wonbang Trading Co.

Address: Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, DPRK.

16.10.2017

Pan Systems has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea.

Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations.’

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DECISIONS

| 16.10.2017 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | LI 265/8 |
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16.10.2017

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

LI 265/8

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COUNCIL DECISION (CFSP) 2017/1860

of 16 October 2017

amending Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

Having regard to the Treaty on European Union, and in particular Article 29 thereof,

Having regard to Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 of 27 May 2016 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and repealing Decision 2013/183/CFSP (1),

Having regard to the proposal from the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,

Whereas:

| (1) | On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). |
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(1)

On 27 May 2016, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 concerning restrictive measures against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

| (2) | On 17 July 2017, the Council adopted Conclusions on the DPRK condemning the DPRK's continued and accelerated nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, noted the option of additional autonomous EU sanctions, and expressed concern that the DPRK's activities continue to raise hard currency to fuel its nuclear and ballistic programmes. |
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(2)

On 17 July 2017, the Council adopted Conclusions on the DPRK condemning the DPRK's continued and accelerated nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, noted the option of additional autonomous EU sanctions, and expressed concern that the DPRK's activities continue to raise hard currency to fuel its nuclear and ballistic programmes.

| (3) | The Council also reaffirmed its policy of Critical Engagement with the DPRK, which combines pressure with sanctions and other measures while keeping communication and dialogue channels open. |
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(3)

The Council also reaffirmed its policy of Critical Engagement with the DPRK, which combines pressure with sanctions and other measures while keeping communication and dialogue channels open.

| (4) | On 5 August 2017, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2371 (2017), imposing further sanctions on the DPRK in response to the ballistic missile launches by the DPRK on 3 and 28 July 2017. In that Resolution, the UNSC expressed concern that, inter alia, DPRK nationals frequently work in other States for the purpose of generating foreign export earnings that the DPRK uses to support its prohibited nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. |
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(4)

On 5 August 2017, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted Resolution 2371 (2017), imposing further sanctions on the DPRK in response to the ballistic missile launches by the DPRK on 3 and 28 July 2017. In that Resolution, the UNSC expressed concern that, inter alia, DPRK nationals frequently work in other States for the purpose of generating foreign export earnings that the DPRK uses to support its prohibited nuclear and ballistic missile programmes.

| (5) | On 11 September 2017, the UNSC adopted Resolution 2375 (2017), imposing further restrictive measures in response to the nuclear test by the DPRK on 2 September 2017 and the ongoing danger it poses to the peace and stability of the region. |
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(5)

On 11 September 2017, the UNSC adopted Resolution 2375 (2017), imposing further restrictive measures in response to the nuclear test by the DPRK on 2 September 2017 and the ongoing danger it poses to the peace and stability of the region.

| (6) | In view of the continuing threat to international peace and stability posed by the DPRK, further restrictive measures should be adopted to apply pressure on the DPRK to comply with its obligations, as set out in several UNSC Resolutions. Furthermore, three persons and six entities should be added to the list of persons and entities in Annex II and III of Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. |
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(6)

In view of the continuing threat to international peace and stability posed by the DPRK, further restrictive measures should be adopted to apply pressure on the DPRK to comply with its obligations, as set out in several UNSC Resolutions. Furthermore, three persons and six entities should be added to the list of persons and entities in Annex II and III of Decision (CFSP) 2016/849.

| (7) | Further action by the Union is necessary to implement certain measures in this Decision. |
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(7)

Further action by the Union is necessary to implement certain measures in this Decision.

| (8) | Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly, |
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(8)

Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 should therefore be amended accordingly,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended as follows:

| (1) | Article 9 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 9

  1.   The import, purchase or transfer of petroleum products from the DPRK shall be prohibited.


  2.   The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of all refined petroleum products to the DPRK by nationals of Member States, through or from the territories of Member States, or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States shall be prohibited, regardless of whether those refined petroleum products originate in the territories of those Member States.


  3.   By derogation from the prohibition in paragraph 2, where the amount of refined petroleum products supplied, sold or transferred to the DPRK does not exceed 500 000 barrels during the period from 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017, or 2 000 000 barrels per year during a period of twelve months beginning on 1 January 2018, and annually thereafter, the Competent Authority of a Member State may authorise on a case-by-case basis the supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK of refined petroleum products where the Competent Authority has determined that the supply, sale or transfer is exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that:






  (a) | the Member State notifies the Sanctions Committee every 30 days of the amount of such supply, sale or transfer of refined petroleum products to the DPRK, along with information about all the parties to the transaction; |
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(1)

Article 9 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 9

1.   The import, purchase or transfer of petroleum products from the DPRK shall be prohibited.

2.   The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of all refined petroleum products to the DPRK by nationals of Member States, through or from the territories of Member States, or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States shall be prohibited, regardless of whether those refined petroleum products originate in the territories of those Member States.

3.   By derogation from the prohibition in paragraph 2, where the amount of refined petroleum products supplied, sold or transferred to the DPRK does not exceed 500 000 barrels during the period from 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017, or 2 000 000 barrels per year during a period of twelve months beginning on 1 January 2018, and annually thereafter, the Competent Authority of a Member State may authorise on a case-by-case basis the supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK of refined petroleum products where the Competent Authority has determined that the supply, sale or transfer is exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that:

(a)

the Member State notifies the Sanctions Committee every 30 days of the amount of such supply, sale or transfer of refined petroleum products to the DPRK, along with information about all the parties to the transaction;

| (b) | the supply, sale or transfer of such refined petroleum products do not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSC Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017), including designated individuals or entities; and |
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(b)

the supply, sale or transfer of such refined petroleum products do not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSC Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017), including designated individuals or entities; and

| (c) | the transaction is unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017). |
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(c)

the transaction is unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017).

4.   The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’;

| (2) | Article 9b is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 9b

  1.   The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of crude oil to the DPRK by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States shall be prohibited.


  2.   By derogation from paragraph 1, the prohibition in paragraph 1 shall not apply where a Member State determines that the supply, sale or transfer of crude oil to the DPRK is exclusively for humanitarian purposes and the Sanctions Committee has approved that shipment in advance on a case-by case basis in accordance with paragraph 15 of UNSCR 2375 (2017).


  3.   The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’; |
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(2)

Article 9b is replaced by the following:

‘Article 9b

1.   The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of crude oil to the DPRK by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States shall be prohibited.

2.   By derogation from paragraph 1, the prohibition in paragraph 1 shall not apply where a Member State determines that the supply, sale or transfer of crude oil to the DPRK is exclusively for humanitarian purposes and the Sanctions Committee has approved that shipment in advance on a case-by case basis in accordance with paragraph 15 of UNSCR 2375 (2017).

3.   The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.’;

| (3) | Article 11(2) is replaced by the following:

  ‘2.   The following shall be prohibited:






  (a) | the acquisition, maintenance or extension of a participation in any entities in the DPRK, or in DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, including the acquisition in full of such entities and the acquisition of shares or other securities of a participatory nature, or in activities or assets in the DPRK; |
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(3)

Article 11(2) is replaced by the following:

‘2.   The following shall be prohibited:

(a)

the acquisition, maintenance or extension of a participation in any entities in the DPRK, or in DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, including the acquisition in full of such entities and the acquisition of shares or other securities of a participatory nature, or in activities or assets in the DPRK;

| (b) | the granting of any financing or financial assistance to entities in the DPRK, or to DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, or for the documented purpose of financing such entities in the DPRK; |
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(b)

the granting of any financing or financial assistance to entities in the DPRK, or to DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, or for the documented purpose of financing such entities in the DPRK;

| (c) | the opening, maintenance and operation of all joint ventures or cooperative entities, new and existing, by Member States' nationals or in their territories with DPRK entities or individuals whether or not acting for or on behalf of the government of the DPRK; and |
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(c)

the opening, maintenance and operation of all joint ventures or cooperative entities, new and existing, by Member States' nationals or in their territories with DPRK entities or individuals whether or not acting for or on behalf of the government of the DPRK; and

| (d) | the provision of investment services directly related to the activities referred to in points (a) to (c).’; |
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(d)

the provision of investment services directly related to the activities referred to in points (a) to (c).’;

| (4) | in Article 11 the following paragraph is added:

  ‘5.   Point a of Paragraph 2 a shall not apply to investments which the competent authority of the Member State concerned has determined are exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that they are not in the sectors of mining, refining and chemical industries, metallurgy and metalworking and aerospace.’; |
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(4)

in Article 11 the following paragraph is added:

‘5.   Point a of Paragraph 2 a shall not apply to investments which the competent authority of the Member State concerned has determined are exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that they are not in the sectors of mining, refining and chemical industries, metallurgy and metalworking and aerospace.’;

| (5) | point (4) of Article 13 is replaced by the following:






  ‘(4) | Any transfer of funds to or from DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3)(a) and points (3)(c) to (g) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 15 000. Any transfer of funds to or from the DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3) (b) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 5 000. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisations granted.’; |
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(5)

point (4) of Article 13 is replaced by the following:

‘(4)

Any transfer of funds to or from DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3)(a) and points (3)(c) to (g) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 15 000. Any transfer of funds to or from the DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3) (b) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 5 000. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisations granted.’;

| (6) | in Article 26a, the following paragraph is added:

  ‘4.   With a view to eliminating remittances to DPRK, and subject to applicable national legal requirements and procedures, Member States shall not renew work authorisations for DPRK nationals present on their territory, except for refugees and other persons benefiting from international protection.’; |
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(6)

in Article 26a, the following paragraph is added:

‘4.   With a view to eliminating remittances to DPRK, and subject to applicable national legal requirements and procedures, Member States shall not renew work authorisations for DPRK nationals present on their territory, except for refugees and other persons benefiting from international protection.’;

| (7) | Annexes II and III are amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision. |
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(7)

Annexes II and III are amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.

Article 2

This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Done at Luxembourg, 16 October 2017.

For the Council

The President

F. MOGHERINI

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  OJ L 141, 28.5.2016, p. 79.

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ANNEX

1.

| (a) | the existing entries are renumbered 1-30; |
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(a)

the existing entries are renumbered 1-30;

| (b) | the following entries are added: | Name | Identifying information | Date of designation | Statement of Reasons |
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| ‘31. | KIM Jong Sik | Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department in Military Industry Ministry | 16.10.2017 | As Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, provides support for DPRK's nuclear-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, including being present at nuclear and ballistic missile related events in 2016 and a presentation in March 2016 of what the DPRK claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear device. |
| 32. | RI Pyong Chol | DOB: 1948
  First Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department | 16.10.2017 | As First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, holds a pivotal position within the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. Present at most ballistic missile tests and provides briefings to Kim Jong Un, including the nuclear test and ceremony in January 2016.’ |

(b)

the following entries are added:

Name

Identifying information

Date of designation

Statement of Reasons

‘31.

KIM Jong Sik

Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department in Military Industry Ministry

16.10.2017

As Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, provides support for DPRK's nuclear-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, including being present at nuclear and ballistic missile related events in 2016 and a presentation in March 2016 of what the DPRK claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear device.

32.

RI Pyong Chol

DOB: 1948

First Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department

16.10.2017

As First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, holds a pivotal position within the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. Present at most ballistic missile tests and provides briefings to Kim Jong Un, including the nuclear test and ceremony in January 2016.’

2.

| | Name | Location | Date of designation | Other Information |
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| ‘5. | Ministry of People's Armed Forces | | 16.10.2017 | Responsible for providing support and direction to the DPRK's Strategic Rocket Force which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017). |
| 6. | Korean People's Army | | 16.10.2017 | The Korean People's Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).’ |

Name

Location

Date of designation

Other Information

‘5.

Ministry of People's Armed Forces

16.10.2017

Responsible for providing support and direction to the DPRK's Strategic Rocket Force which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).

6.

Korean People's Army

16.10.2017

The Korean People's Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).’

3.

| ‘A. | Persons | Name | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| 1. | KIM Hyok Chan | Date of birth: 9.6.1970
  Passport number: 563410191 Secretary DPRK Embassy Luanda | 16.10.2017 | Kim Hyok Chan has served as a representative of Green Pine, a UN listed entity, including negotiating contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions. |

‘A.

Persons

Name

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

1.

KIM Hyok Chan

Date of birth: 9.6.1970

Passport number: 563410191 Secretary DPRK Embassy Luanda

16.10.2017

Kim Hyok Chan has served as a representative of Green Pine, a UN listed entity, including negotiating contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions.

| B. | Entities | Name
  (and possible aliases) | Identifying information | Date of designation | Reasons |
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| 1. | Korea International Exhibition Corporation | | 16.10.2017 | The Korea International Exhibition Corporation has assisted designated entities in the evasion of sanctions by hosting the Pyongyang International Trade Fair which provides designated entities with the opportunity to breach UN sanctions by continuing economic activity. |
| 2. | Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation
  a.k.a. Rungrado Trading Corporation | Address: Segori-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK
  Telephone: 850-2-18111-3818022
  Fax: 850-2-3814507
  Email address: rrd@co.chesin.com | 16.10.2017 | Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation has assisted in violating sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions through the sale of Scud missiles to Egypt. |
| 3. | Maritime Administrative Bureau
  a.k.a. North Korea Maritime Administration Bureau | Address: Ryonhwa-2Dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK
  PO Box 416
  Tel 850-2-18111 Ex 8059
  Fax: 850 2 381 4410
  email: mab@silibank.net.kp
  Website: www.ma.gov.kp | 16.10.2017 | The Maritime Administrative Bureau has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council including by renaming and re-registering assets of designated entities and providing false documentation to vessels subject to United Nations sanctions. |
| 4. | Pan Systems Pyongyang
  a.k.a. Wonbang Trading Co. | Address: Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, DPRK. | 16.10.2017 | Pan Systems has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea.
  Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations.’ |

B.

Entities

Name

(and possible aliases)

Identifying information

Date of designation

Reasons

1.

Korea International Exhibition Corporation

16.10.2017

The Korea International Exhibition Corporation has assisted designated entities in the evasion of sanctions by hosting the Pyongyang International Trade Fair which provides designated entities with the opportunity to breach UN sanctions by continuing economic activity.

2.

Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation

a.k.a. Rungrado Trading Corporation

Address: Segori-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRK

Telephone: 850-2-18111-3818022

Fax: 850-2-3814507

Email address: rrd@co.chesin.com

16.10.2017

Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation has assisted in violating sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions through the sale of Scud missiles to Egypt.

3.

Maritime Administrative Bureau

a.k.a. North Korea Maritime Administration Bureau

Address: Ryonhwa-2Dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRK

PO Box 416

Tel 850-2-18111 Ex 8059

Fax: 850 2 381 4410

email: mab@silibank.net.kp

Website: www.ma.gov.kp

16.10.2017

The Maritime Administrative Bureau has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council including by renaming and re-registering assets of designated entities and providing false documentation to vessels subject to United Nations sanctions.

4.

Pan Systems Pyongyang

a.k.a. Wonbang Trading Co.

Address: Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, DPRK.

16.10.2017

Pan Systems has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea.

Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations.’

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