OFSI sanctions listing
CHOSUN EXPO
CHOSUN EXPO is an organisation designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Cyber programme, listed on 31/07/2020. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):CYB0004. (UK Statement of Reasons):Chosun Expo, a front company used by malicious cyber actors operating under the Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), has been responsible for, engaging in, providing support for, or promoting the commissions, planning or preparation of relevant cyber activity, including data interference and accessing information systems. Such activity that Chosun Expo is or has been involved in undermines, or is intended to undermine, the integrity, prosperity or security of the United Kingdom or a country other than the United Kingdom and directly or indirectly caused economic loss to, or prejudice to the commercial interests of, those affected by the activity. (Type of entity):Company (Subsidiaries):Reconnaissance General Bureau
Statement of reasons as published by UK OFSI. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UK OFSI (OFSI) — Cyber |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | Cyber |
| Date listed | 31/07/2020 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13910 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Nationality / country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Address(es) | North Korea |
Deep-research dossier
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The instant review above is drawn from the public lists. A deep-research dossier goes much further — an analyst-grade OSINT report: associate & co-investment network screening, structural / ownership opacity, a dated risk trajectory, an 8-factor scoring model, and numbered, source-linked evidence. See the format in the design system.
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13910 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |