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| Type | Company | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation | [sources] | |||
| Other name | Changgwang Sinyong Corporation · Changgwang Trading Corporation · Changkwang Trading Corporation · DPRK Mining Development Trading Corporation · EEGB · 9 more... | [sources] | |||
| Incorporation date | not available | [sources] | |||
| Jurisdiction | not available | [sources] | |||
| Country | North Korea | [sources] | |||
| Registration number | not available | [sources] | |||
| Description | KOMID is the primary DPRK arms dealer and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons. It has been involved in numerous sanctions violations and operates in various countries. KOMID uses an extensive network of subsidiaries, companies and individuals on its behalf. According to Paragraph 119 (p. 70) of the UN Panel of Experts September 2022 report, KOMID still has an ongoing relationship with Equatorial Guinea. US authorities reported that KOMID and the Wagner Group were behind a deal to deliver ammunition from the DPRK to Russia in November 2022. | [sources] | |||
| Address | Central District, Pyongyang, North Korea | [sources] | |||
| Source link | www.nknews.org | [sources] | |||
| Last changed | Last checked | First seen | |||
According to Paragraph 106 (p. 48) of the UN Panel of Experts March 2020 report, a UN Member State notes that KOMID adopted the name "221 General Bureau" in 2015, replacing the previous name "Mining Development Guidance Bureau", which it had been using since the mid-2000s.
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| Employees | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Son Jong Hyok | Representative in Sudan | - | - | |
| Hwang Su Man | Representative in Egypt | - | - | |
| Jang Song Chol | Representative in the Russian Federation | - | - | |
| Jo Yong Chol | Representative in Syria | - | - | |
| Y'on Cho'ng Nam | Chief Representative | - | - | |
| Ko Ch'o'l Chae | Deputy Chief Representative | - | - | |
| Son Yong | Representative in Iran (unconfirmed) | - | - | |
| Yu Kyong Jin | Employee based in Uganda | - | ||
| Rim Yong Hyok | Deputy Head of KOMID in Syria | - | - | |
| Ri Jong Chol | Chief of KOMID 1st office | - | - | |
| Jang Yong Son | Representative in Iran | - | ||
| Pak Gwang Il | Second Representative in Syria | - | ||
| Kim Kwang Yon | Representative in Namibia | - | - | |
| Ryu Jin | Representative in Syria | - | - | |
| Kim Song Chol | Representative in Egypt · Representative in Sudan | |||
| Ha Won Mo | Representative in Iran | - | - | |
| Kim Kwang Chol | Representative in Syria | - | - | |
| Pak Han Se | President/Chairman | - | - | |
| Kang Ryong | Second Representative in Syria | - | - | |
| Ryu Mong Chol | Representative | - | - | |
| Kil Jong Hun | Representative in Namibia | - | - | |
| Yoon Song Kim | Former Representative (unconfirmed) | - | - | |
| Ri Won Ho | Representative in Syria | - | - | |
| Kim Yong Chol | Representative in Iran | - | ||
| Kim Hak Chol | Deputy Chief Representative in Iran | - | - | |
| Kim Sok Chol | Facilitator · Representative in Namibia | - | - | |
| Kim Young Chol | Representative in Iran (unconfirmed) | - | - | |
| Kim Kyu | External Affairs Officer | - | - | |
| Linked from | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| New Hap Heng Investment and Trading Company Ltd. | Affiliated | - | - | |
| Hong Kong Electronics | Hong Kong Electronics is owned or controlled by, or acts on behalf of KOMID | - | - | |
| Kim Chol Nam | Acted on behalf or at the direction of KOMID as a DPRK diplomat in Myanmar | - | - | |
| Guangcaiweixing Trading Co. Ltd. | Linked | - | - | |
| Tsai Hsien Tai | Linked | - | - | |
| Military Industrial Corporation | “KOMID continues to engage with the Sudanese State-controlled Military Industrial Corporation (MIC)” | - | - | |
| Green Pine Associated Corporation | Green Pine Associated Corporation has taken over many activities of KOMID following its designation | - | ||
| Korea Heungjin Trading Company | Associated | - | - | |
| Jong Kuk Chol | Affiliated | - | ||
| Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies | Mansudae is a front company for KOMID | - | - | |
| Pan Systems Pte. Ltd. (Pyongyang branch) | Pan Systems Pyongyang regularly received funds from KOMID | |||
| Shahid Hemmat Industrial Group | Cooperation partner | - | - | |
| Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation | Long-term provider of financial services to KOMID | - | - | |
| Global Interface Company Inc. | Provider of financial, technological, or other support for Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID; KPe.001), including goods and services | - | - | |
| Ri Hyong Thae | Served "with" the company in in Cuba, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Malaysia | - | - | |
| Tanchon Commercial Bank | Tanchon Commercial Bank is the financial arm of Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID; KPe.001) | - | - | |
| Linked to | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Object | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Leader (Hong Kong) International Trading Ltd. | KOMID used Leader to facilitate shipping on their behalf | - | - | |
| Beijing New Technology Trading Company | Beijing New Technology Trading Co. is a front company of Korea Mining Development Corp. | - | - | |
| Directorate of Defence Industries | Cooperation partner | - | - | |
| 221 General Bureau of the Reconnaissance General Bureau | Related | - | - | |
| Tosong Technology Trading Corporation | Subsidiary of KOMID | - | - | |
| Korea Kumryong Trading Corporation | Korea Kumryong Trading is an alias used by KOMID | - | - | |
| Korea Changgwang Trading Corporation (Beijing Branch) | Korea Changgwang Trading Corp. is an alias of the Korea Mining Development Trading Corp. | - | - | |
| Hesong Trading Company | Subsidiary of KOMID | - | - | |
| Korea Mining Development General Company (Dalian Representative Office) | Representative office | - | - | |
| Chosun Keumcheong Technology General Trade Corporation | Chosun Keumchong Technology General Trade Corp. is a KOMID front company | - | - | |
| Second Economic Committee (DPRK) | The Second Economic Committee directs the activities of KOMID | - | - | |
| Korea Taesong Trading Company | Subsidiary of KOMID | - | - | |
| Future Electronic Company | Future Electronic Company is a front company of KOMID | - | - | |
| Munitions Industry Department (DPRK) | The Munitions Industry Department is responsible for overseeing activities of the DPRK’s military industries, including KOMID. | - | - | |