UN sanctions listing
KOREA KWANGSON BANKING CORPORATION (KKBC)
KOREA KWANGSON BANKING CORPORATION (KKBC) is an organisation designated on the United Nations Security Council (UN) sanctions list under the DPRK programme, listed on 2016-03-02. 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
KKBC provides financial services in support to Tanchon Commercial Bank and Korea Hyoksin Trading Corporation, a subordinate of the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation. Tanchon Commercial Bank has used KKBC to facilitate funds transfers likely amounting to millions of dollars, including transfers involving Korea Mining Development Corporation related funds.
Statement of reasons as published by UN Security Council. This is the issuing authority's wording, reproduced for reference.
Designation record
| List / authority | UN Security Council (UN) — DPRK |
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| Entity type | Organization |
| Programmes / regime | DPRK |
| Date listed | 2016-03-02 |
| Source record ID | un:6908518 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Address(es) | Jungson-dong, Sungri Street, Central District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
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Deep-research dossier
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | United Nations Security Council |
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| Source identifier | un:6908518 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |