82 FR 50484 - Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Office of Foreign Assets Control

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 209 (October 31, 2017)

Page Range		50484-50485
FR Document		2017-23666

The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 209 (Tuesday, October 31, 2017)

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Office of Foreign Assets Control


Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets 
Control (OFAC) is publishing the names of one or more persons that have 
been placed on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked 
Persons List based on OFAC's determination that one or more applicable 
legal criteria were satisfied. All property and interests in property 
subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. 
persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with 
them.

DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: OFAC: Associate Director for Global 
Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions 
Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; Assistant Director for 
Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory 
Affairs, tel. 202-622-4855; or the Department of the Treasury's Office 
of the General Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets 
Control), tel.: 202-622-2410.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Electronic Availability

    The Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and 
additional information concerning OFAC sanctions programs are available 
on OFAC's Web site (www.treasury.gov/ofac).

Notice of OFAC Action(s)

    On October 26, 2017, OFAC determined that the property and 
interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of the following 
persons are blocked under the relevant sanctions authorities listed 
below. Dealings in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in which a 
person identified as Government of North Korea has an interest are 
prohibited effective as of the date of that status, which may be 
earlier than the date of OFAC's determination.

Individuals

    1. JONG, Yong Su, Korea, North; DOB 15 Dec 1950; nationality Korea, 
North; Gender Male; Passport 563310172; Minister of Labor (individual) 
[DPRK2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of Executive Order 13687 of 
January 2, 2015, ``Imposing Additional Sanctions With Respect to North 
Korea'' (E.O. 13687), for being an official of the Government of North 
Korea.
    2. JO, Kyong-Chol (a.k.a. CHO, Kyo'ng-ch'o'l), Korea, North; DOB 
1944 to 1945; POB Korea, North; nationality Korea, North; DPRK Director 
of Military Security Command (individual) [DPRK2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13687 for being an 
official of the Government of North Korea.
    3. KIM, Kang Jin (a.k.a. KIM, Kang-chin), Korea, North; DOB 22 Apr 
1961; POB Pyongyang, North Korea; nationality Korea, North; Gender 
Male; Director, External Construction Bureau (individual) [DPRK2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13687 for being an 
official of the Government of North Korea.
    4. KU, Sung Sop (a.k.a. KU, Seung Sub; a.k.a. KU, Su'ng-so'p; 
a.k.a. KU, Young Hyok), Shenyang, China; DOB 07 Nov 1959; POB Pyongan-
bukdo, North Korea; nationality Korea, North; Passport 321233 (Korea, 
North); Consul General, Shenyang, China (individual) [DPRK2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13687 for being an 
official of the Government of North Korea.
    5. KIM, Min Chol, Vietnam; DOB 21 Sep 1967; POB North Korea; 
nationality Korea, North; Diplomat at North Korean Embassy (individual) 
[DPRK2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13687 for being an 
official of the Government of North Korea.
    6. RI, Thae Chol (a.k.a. RI, Tae-Chol; a.k.a. RI, T'ae-Ch'o'l); DOB 
01 Jan 1947 to 31 Dec 1947; nationality Korea, North; DPRK First Vice 
Minister of People's Security (individual) [DPRK2] (Linked To: KOREAN 
PEOPLE'S ARMY).
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13687 for being an 
official of the Government of North Korea and the Worker's Party of 
Korea.

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    7. SIN, Yong Il (a.k.a. SHIN, Yong Il; a.k.a. SIN, Yo'ng Il), 
Korea, North; DOB 28 Feb 1948; nationality Korea, North; Passport 
PD654210116 (Korea, North); Deputy Director of the Military Security 
Command (individual) [DPRK2].
    Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) of E.O. 13687 for being an 
official of the Government of North Korea.

Entities

    1. CH'OLHYO'N OVERSEAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Kuwait; Algeria 
[DPRK3].
    Identified as falling within the definition of the Government of 
North Korea as set forth in Section 9(d) of Executive Order 13722 of 
March 15, 2016, ``Blocking Property of the Government of North Korea 
and the Workers' Party of Korea, and Prohibiting Certain Transactions 
With Respect to North Korea'' (E.O. 13722) because it is an agency, 
instrumentality, or controlled entity of the Government of North Korea.
    2. EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION BUREAU (a.k.a. EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION 
GENERAL COMPANY; a.k.a. EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE BUREAU), Korea, 
North; Kuwait; Qatar; United Arab Emirates; Oman [DPRK3].
    Identified as falling within the definition of the Government of 
North Korea as set forth in Section 9(d) of E.O. 13722 because it is an 
agency, instrumentality, or controlled entity of the Government of 
North Korea.
    3. MILITARY SECURITY COMMAND (a.k.a. KOREAN PEOPLE'S ARMY SECURITY 
BUREAU; a.k.a. MILITARY SECURITY BUREAU), Korea, North [DPRK3].
    Identified as falling within the definition of the Government of 
North Korea as set forth in Section 9(d) of E.O. 13722 because it is an 
agency, instrumentality, or controlled entity of the Government of 
North Korea.

John E. Smith,
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
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could inhibit the office’s ability to burden of the collection of information interests in property subject to U.S.
effectively investigate both individual on respondents. jurisdiction of the following persons are
complaints against airlines and other air All responses to this notice will be blocked under the relevant sanctions
travel-related companies. It would also summarized and included in the request authorities listed below. Dealings in
impact the Department’s Enforcement for OMB approval. All comments will property subject to U.S. jurisdiction in
Office’s ability to become aware of also become a matter of public record on which a person identified as
patterns and practices that may develop the docket. Government of North Korea has an
in violation of our rules. The Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act interest are prohibited effective as of the
information collection continues to of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended; date of that status, which may be earlier
further the objectives of 49 U.S.C. and 49 CFR 1:48. than the date of OFAC’s determination.
41712, 40101, 40127, 41702, and 41705 Issued in Washington, DC on October 25, Individuals
to protect consumers from unfair or 2017.
deceptive practices, to protect the civil 1. JONG, Yong Su, Korea, North; DOB
Jonathan Dols,
rights of air travelers, and to ensure safe 15 Dec 1950; nationality Korea, North;
Deputy Assistant General Counsel for Gender Male; Passport 563310172;
and adequate service in air Aviation Enforcement and Proceedings.
transportation. Minister of Labor (individual) [DPRK2].
[FR Doc. 2017–23631 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)
Filing a complaint using a web-based
form is voluntary and minimizes the BILLING CODE 4910–9X–P of Executive Order 13687 of January 2,
burden on respondents. Based on CY16 2015, ‘‘Imposing Additional Sanctions
information, 17,162 of the 17,909 cases With Respect to North Korea’’ (E.O.
received by ACPD were filed using the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 13687), for being an official of the
web-based form (95.8%). At times, Government of North Korea.
Office of Foreign Assets Control 2. JO, Kyong-Chol (a.k.a. CHO,
consumers may also choose to file a
complaint with the Department using Kyo’ng-ch’o’l), Korea, North; DOB 1944
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions to 1945; POB Korea, North; nationality
regular mail or by phone message. The
type of information requested on the AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Korea, North; DPRK Director of Military
form includes complainant’s name, Control, Treasury. Security Command (individual)
address, phone number (including area ACTION: Notice. [DPRK2].
code), email address, and name of the Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)
airline or company about which she/he SUMMARY: The Department of the of E.O. 13687 for being an official of the
is complaining, as well as the flight date Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Government of North Korea.
and flight itinerary (where applicable) of Control (OFAC) is publishing the names 3. KIM, Kang Jin (a.k.a. KIM, Kang-
a complainant’s trip. A consumer may of one or more persons that have been chin), Korea, North; DOB 22 Apr 1961;
also use the form to give a description placed on OFAC’s Specially Designated POB Pyongyang, North Korea;
of a specific air-travel related problem Nationals and Blocked Persons List nationality Korea, North; Gender Male;
or to ask for air-travel related based on OFAC’s determination that one Director, External Construction Bureau
information from the ACPD. The or more applicable legal criteria were (individual) [DPRK2].
satisfied. All property and interests in Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)
Department has limited its
property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of of E.O. 13687 for being an official of the
informational request to that necessary
these persons are blocked, and U.S. Government of North Korea.
to meet its program and administrative 4. KU, Sung Sop (a.k.a. KU, Seung
monitoring and enforcement activities. persons are generally prohibited from
engaging in transactions with them. Sub; a.k.a. KU, Su’ng-so’p; a.k.a. KU,
Respondents: Consumers that Choose Young Hyok), Shenyang, China; DOB 07
to File an On-Line Complaint with the DATES: See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Nov 1959; POB Pyongan-bukdo, North
Aviation Consumer Protection Division. section.
Korea; nationality Korea, North;
Estimated Number of Respondents: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Passport 321233 (Korea, North); Consul
17,162 (based on CY 2016 data). OFAC: Associate Director for Global General, Shenyang, China (individual)
Estimated Total Burden on Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant [DPRK2].
Respondents: 4,290.5 hours, (257,430 Director for Sanctions Compliance & Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)
minutes). The estimate was calculated Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; of E.O. 13687 for being an official of the
by multiplying the number of cases filed Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: Government of North Korea.
using the on-line form in CY16 (17,162) 202–622–2480; Assistant Director for 5. KIM, Min Chol, Vietnam; DOB 21
by the time needed to fill out the on-line Regulatory Affairs, tel. 202–622–4855; Sep 1967; POB North Korea; nationality
form (15 minutes). or the Department of the Treasury’s Korea, North; Diplomat at North Korean
The information collection is Office of the General Counsel: Office of Embassy (individual) [DPRK2].
available for inspection in the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)
regulations.gov, as noted in the Control), tel.: 202–622–2410. of E.O. 13687 for being an official of the
ADDRESSES section of his document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Government of North Korea.
Comments are Invited on: (a) Whether 6. RI, Thae Chol (a.k.a. RI, Tae-Chol;
the collection of information is Electronic Availability a.k.a. RI, T’ae-Ch’o’l); DOB 01 Jan 1947
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES

necessary for the proper performance of The Specially Designated Nationals to 31 Dec 1947; nationality Korea,
the functions of the Department, and Blocked Persons List and additional North; DPRK First Vice Minister of
including whether the information will information concerning OFAC sanctions People’s Security (individual) [DPRK2]
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of programs are available on OFAC’s Web (Linked To: KOREAN PEOPLE’S
the Department’s estimate of the burden site (www.treasury.gov/ofac). ARMY).
of the proposed information collection; Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii)
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility Notice of OFAC Action(s) of E.O. 13687 for being an official of the
and clarity of the information to be On October 26, 2017, OFAC Government of North Korea and the
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the determined that the property and Worker’s Party of Korea.

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7. SIN, Yong Il (a.k.a. SHIN, Yong Il; SUMMARY: The Department of the Somerset BA5 1FD, United Kingdom;
a.k.a. SIN, Yo’ng Il), Korea, North; DOB Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets nationality Canada; alt. nationality
28 Feb 1948; nationality Korea, North; Control (OFAC) is publishing the names United Kingdom; alt. nationality
Passport PD654210116 (Korea, North); of entities and one aircraft whose Ireland; Web site www.chexxinc.com;
Deputy Director of the Military Security property and interests in property have Company Number 04424343 (United
Command (individual) [DPRK2]. been unblocked. Kingdom); alt. Company Number
Designated pursuant to section 1(a)(ii) DATES: OFAC’s actions described in this 209294 (Ireland); alt. Company Number
of E.O. 13687 for being an official of the notice were taken on October 26, 2017. 471636 (Ireland) [TCO] (Linked To:
Government of North Korea. PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked To:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
PACNET EUROPE; Linked To: PACNET
Entities OFAC: Associate Director for Global
GROUP).
Targeting, tel.: 202–622–2420; Assistant 5. CHEXX ITALIA SRL, Largo San
1. CH’OLHYO’N OVERSEAS Director for Sanctions Compliance &
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, Kuwait; Giuseppe 3/32, Genova 16121, Italy;
Evaluation, tel.: 202–622–2490; V.A.T. Number IT02326870991;
Algeria [DPRK3]. Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.:
Identified as falling within the Commercial Registry Number GE
202–622–2480; Assistant Director for 477550 (Italy); Fiscal Code 02326870991
definition of the Government of North Regulatory Affairs, tel.: 202–622–4855;
Korea as set forth in Section 9(d) of (Italy) [TCO] (Linked To: PACNET
or the Department of the Treasury’s GROUP).
Executive Order 13722 of March 15, Office of the General Counsel: Office of 6. COUNTING HOUSE SERVICES
2016, ‘‘Blocking Property of the the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets LTD. (a.k.a. UK COUNTING HOUSE
Government of North Korea and the Control), tel.: 202–622–2410. LTD.), 595 Howe Street, 4th Floor,
Workers’ Party of Korea, and Prohibiting SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Vancouver, BC V6C 2T5, Canada; 410–
Certain Transactions With Respect to
Electronic Availability 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, British
North Korea’’ (E.O. 13722) because it is
Columbia V672M4, Canada; 4410–900
an agency, instrumentality, or The Specially Designated Nationals Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2M4,
controlled entity of the Government of and Blocked Persons List (SDN List) and Canada; 5 Kew Road, Richmond, Surrey
North Korea. additional information concerning TW9 2PR, United Kingdom; 43
2. EXTERNAL CONSTRUCTION OFAC sanctions programs are available Princeton Highstown Rd., Suite D,
BUREAU (a.k.a. EXTERNAL from OFAC’s Web site at http:// Princeton Junction, NJ 08550, United
CONSTRUCTION GENERAL www.treasury.gov/ofac. States; Tel Aviv, Israel; Web site
COMPANY; a.k.a. EXTERNAL www.countinghouseservices.com; alt.
CONSTRUCTION GUIDANCE Notice of OFAC Actions
Web site www.countinghouseltd.com;
BUREAU), Korea, North; Kuwait; Qatar; On October 26, 2017, OFAC removed Registration ID 31000078006605 (United
United Arab Emirates; Oman [DPRK3]. from the SDN List the entities and States); alt. Registration ID
Identified as falling within the aircraft listed below, whose property 31000078141851 (United States); alt.
definition of the Government of North and interests in property were blocked Registration ID M10716144 (Canada);
Korea as set forth in Section 9(d) of E.O. pursuant to Executive Order 13581. Company Number 09835705 (United
13722 because it is an agency, Kingdom); alt. Company Number
Entities
instrumentality, or controlled entity of BC0853818 (Canada) [TCO] (Linked To:
the Government of North Korea. 1. PACNET GROUP, Canada; Chile; PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked To:
3. MILITARY SECURITY COMMAND United Kingdom; United States; Ireland; PACNET GROUP).
(a.k.a. KOREAN PEOPLE’S ARMY Brazil; France; Hong Kong; India; Malta; 7. DEEPCOVE LABS (a.k.a.
SECURITY BUREAU; a.k.a. MILITARY Switzerland; South Africa [TCO]. DEEPCOVE LABORATORIES LTD.), 4th
SECURITY BUREAU), Korea, North 2. ACCU-RATE CORPORATION, 2573 Floor, 595 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC
[DPRK3]. Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2B 7H7, V6C 2T5, Canada; Web site
Identified as falling within the Canada; Web site www.accu-rate.ca; www.deepcovelabs.com [TCO] (Linked
definition of the Government of North Registration ID M08609375 (Canada); To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Linked
Korea as set forth in Section 9(d) of E.O. Company Number 4131894 (Canada) To: PACNET GROUP).
13722 because it is an agency, [TCO] (Linked To: PACNET SERVICES 8. INDIAN RIVER (UK) LTD., D11
instrumentality, or controlled entity of LTD.; Linked To: PACNET EUROPE; Glyme Court, Oxford Office Village,
the Government of North Korea. Linked To: PACNET GROUP). Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxon OX5
3. AEROPAY LIMITED (a.k.a. POINTS 1LQ, United Kingdom; Company
John E. Smith, EAST LIMITED), D11 Glyme Court, Number 07927999 (United Kingdom)
Director, Office of Foreign Assets Control. Oxford Office Village, Langford Lane, [TCO] (Linked To: PACNET
[FR Doc. 2017–23666 Filed 10–30–17; 8:45 am] Oxford Oxon OX5 1LQ, United CONNECTIONS LIMITED; Linked To:
BILLING CODE 4810–AL–P Kingdom; 70 Empress Court, Woodin’s PACNET GROUP).
Way, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1HG, 9. PACNET AIR (a.k.a. PACIFIC
United Kingdom; Company Number NETWORK AIR LTD.), Suite 3, 3rd
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 05648577 (United Kingdom) [TCO] Floor, Britannia House, St. Georges
(Linked To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.; Street, Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1JD,
Office of Foreign Assets Control
asabaliauskas on DSKBBXCHB2PROD with NOTICES

Linked To: PACNET HOLDINGS United Kingdom; Web site
LIMITED; Linked To: PACNET GROUP). www.pacnetair.com; Company Number
Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions;
4. CHEXX INC. (a.k.a. CHEXX M1025900 (United Kingdom) [TCO]
Sanctions Actions Pursuant to
AMERICAS; a.k.a. CHEXX INC. (Linked To: PACNET SERVICES LTD.;
Executive Order 13581
LIMITED), 4th Floor, 595 Howe St., Linked To: PACNET GROUP).
AGENCY: Office of Foreign Assets Vancouver, BC V6C 2T5, Canada; 10. PACNET BRAZIL (a.k.a. MMC
Control, Treasury. Shannon Airport House, Shannon, Co. CLUB; a.k.a. PACNET SERVICES DO
Clare V14E370, Ireland; Bishopbrook BRASIL LTDA.; a.k.a. PACNET
ACTION: Notice.
House, Cathedral Avenue, Wells, SERVICES DO BRASIL S S LTDA ME),

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
Contact		OFAC: Associate Director for Global Targeting, tel.: 202-622-2420; Assistant Director for Sanctions Compliance & Evaluation, tel.: 202-622-2490; Assistant Director for Licensing, tel.: 202-622-2480; Assistant Director for Regulatory Affairs, tel. 202-622-4855; or the Department of the Treasury's Office of the General Counsel: Office of the Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), tel.: 202-622-2410.
FR Citation		82 FR 50484

82 FR 50484 - Notice of OFAC Sanctions Actions

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYOffice of Foreign Assets Control

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
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