OFSI sanctions listing
KIM SOK CHOL
KIM SOK CHOL is an individual designated on the HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) (OFSI) sanctions list under the Democratic People's Republic of Korea programme, listed on 09/12/2016. (1) Former DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar (2) KOMID facilitator. This page summarises the public designation — known aliases, North Korea nationality, identifying particulars, the stated reason for listing and linked parties — alongside an independent, transparent risk indicator.
Reason for listing
(UK Sanctions List Ref):DPR0236. (UN Ref):KPi.036. Kim Sok Chol acted as the DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar and he operates as a KOMID facilitator. He was paid by KOMID for his assistance and arranges meetings on behalf of KOMID, including a meeting between KOMID and Burmese defense related persons to discuss financial matters.
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) — Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Person |
| Programmes / regime | Democratic People's Republic of Korea |
| Date listed | 09/12/2016 |
| Source record ID | ofsi:13421 |
| Last updated (our copy) | 2026-06-04 |
Identity & particulars
| Position / role | (1) Former DPRK Ambassador to Myanmar (2) KOMID facilitator |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 08/05/1955 |
| Nationality / country | North KoreaMyanmar |
| Passport(s) | 472310082 |
| Address(es) | Myanmar |
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Source & provenance
| Issuing authority | HM Treasury — Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) |
|---|---|
| Source identifier | ofsi:13421 |
| Aggregated by | Sanctiometer (independent) — verify against the issuing authority's official list before acting. |