Last Updated: July 18, 2025
Kwang Chol PYON
Position
a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China)
DoB
1964-09-16
Linked to
Official reason
In his capacity as a deputy representative for a suspected front company of the Second Academy of Natural Sciences in Dalian (China), PYON Kwang Chol takes part in activities for a sanctioned entity set out in UNSCR 2094 (2013). This entity is known for its proliferation activities benefitting the DPRK’s nuclear-related, ballistic-missile-related o...
Other Information
(Date of UN designation: 2022-12-12)
Date of listing
2022-12-12
Program information
Authority
EU
Program
Restrictive measures in relation to the non-proliferation of the weapons of mass destruction
Regime
UN, EU country specific
Target State
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Measures
Asset freeze and prohibition to make funds available, Restrictions on admission
Sanctions Portfolio
- All assets of the listed persons and entities should be frozen. It is also prohibited to make any funds or assets directly or indirectly available to them. - Member States shall enforce travel restrictions on persons listed in Annex I, II and III of Council Decision (CFSP) 2016/849. Member States shall also expel: (1) DPRK nationals who they dete...
Official Information
The ongoing nuclear and ballistic missile-related activities of the DPRK represent a serious threat to international peace and security. These activities undermine the global non-proliferation and disarmament regime of which the EU has been a steadfast supporter for decades. In this context, the EU has implemented the restrictive measures imposed b...
Program URL
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A02016D0849-20230404