KARACHI: Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified that US government has imposed unilateral sanctions on 36 additional DPRK entities and individuals.

These additional sanctions prohibit engaging in transactions with the designated entities and individuals. Any third country individual or entity associated with or facilitating or conducting transactions with the designated entities/individuals could render themselves liable to being targeted for sanctions by the US.

These designated individuals/entities include KWAK Chong Chol, RYOM Hui bong, PAK Mun il, HO Yong il, KANG Min, KIM Sang Ho, KIM Jong Man, KIM Hyok Chol, MUN Kyong Hwan, PAE Won Uk,  PAK Bong Nam, CHU Hyok, CHOE Sok Min, CHA Sung Jun, JI Sang Jun, KIM Kyong Hyok, PAK Chol Nam, Ri Hu Nam, KIM Kyong Il and KU Ja Hyong.

The designated entities include Central Bank of DPRK, Foreign Trade Bank of DPRK, Agricultural Development Bank, Cheil Credit Bank, Hana Banking Corporation, International Industrial Development Bank, Jinmyong Joint Bank, Jinsong Joint Bank, Koryo Commercial Bank and Ryugyong Commercial Bank.