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DPR0011Sung-Mu Hong#

Individual · designated 2020-12-31 under The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 · UK listing · entry last updated 2025-04-09

AddressesNorth Korea

DetailsBorn: 1941-12-31, 1942-01-01. Nationality: North Korea. Gender: Male. Positions: Deputy Director, Munitions Industry Department

IdentifiersUKSL DPR0011. OFSI group 13358

NamesPrimary name: Sung-Mu Hong. Primary name variants: Sun Mu Hong; Sung Mu Hong; Sun Mu Hung; Sung Mu Hung; Sung-Mu Hung

SanctionsAsset freeze, Travel Ban, Director Disqualification Sanction (indicators: asset freeze, travel ban, director disqualification sanction). Regime: The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Source: UK. Designated 2020-12-31.

Other informationThe Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.

Statement of reasonsDeputy Director of the Munitions Industry Department (MID). In charge of the development of programmes concerning conventional arms and missiles, including ballistic missiles. One of the main persons responsible for the industrial development programmes for nuclear arms. As such, responsible for the DPRK’s nuclear arms-related, ballistic missile-related, or other weapons of mass destruction-related programmes.Witnessed the launch of the Hwasong-15 intercontinental ballistic missile on 28 November 2017.

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