Foreign Trade Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Counter-sanctioned entityNorth Korea. Named in 21 sanctions listings.
Summary
"Foreign Trade Bank is a state-owned bank and acts as the DPRK’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC. KPe.025)." Blocked by SWIFT in March 2017. Manages State foreign exchange transactions and diplomatic accounts. Reportedly established a Dandong branch in China in 2002. Legal proceedings indicate that the bank continued to operate or control China-based accounts after China indicated that it had notified the Panel that it had “taken corresponding measures in accordance with the requirement of the resolutions [and] closed all the representative offices of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea financial institutions in China in 2016. Russian authorities also confirmed in 2019 that the bank had ceased all operations in 2016.
Entity structure as published: Tüzel Kişi/Kuruluş/Organizasyon
Licensed by the Central Bank of the DPRK. Established by Unaforte in 2014 as a subordinate enterprise to provide financial support and loans to Chinese investors in mining and real estate projects in Rason.
(also NORTH KOREA'S FOREIGN TRADE BANK)
SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY
décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 26/07/2022 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509) (FondementJuridique: 2418)
décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 05/08/2017 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509) (FondementJuridique: 408)
Foreign Trade Bank is a state-owned bank and acts as the DPRKs primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY.
est une banque d'État qui fait office de principale banque cambiste de la RPDC et a procuré un soutien financier déterminant à la Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation
According to Annex XXIII (p. 130) of the UN Panel of Experts June 2013 report, the Foreign Trade Bank established a branch in Dandong, China, in 2002.
"The Department of the Treasury designated Foreign Trade Bank (FTB) under E.O. 13382 in March 2013 for facilitating transactions on behalf of actors linked to North Korea’s nuclear proliferation networks"; "Headquartered in Pyongyang, FTB acts as North Korea’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided financial support to KOMID and KKBC"
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea's primary foreign currency exchange bank
(also FOREIGN TRADE BANK OF THE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA)
Adresse : FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, RPDC SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY
(UE) 2022/1503 du 09/09/2022 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509) (FondementJuridique: 2433)
According to a claim on an online self-made claim (see Annex 15-13, p. 302, of the UN Panel of Experts February 2017 report), First Eastern bank is "fully independent and doesn't require proof of identity. It is not subject to the jurisdiction of China or DPRK and is not required to report to the Chinese government or the DPRK government!".
Foreign Trade Bank is a State-owned bank and acts as the DPRK’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation.
(Date of UN designation: 2017-08-05)
(UE) 2017/1509 du 30/08/2017 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509) (FondementJuridique: 421)
KPe.047. Foreign Trade Bank is a state-owned bank and acts as the DPRK’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY.
SWIFT/BIC:FTBDKPPY
Other information: Foreign Trade Bank is a state-owned bank and acts as the DPRK’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY.
Foreign Trade Bank is a state-owned bank and acts as the DPRK’s primary foreign exchange bank and has provided key financial support to the Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation. SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY.
SWIFT/BIC:FTBDKPPY
SWIFT/BIC: FTBDKPPY.
Sanctions and listings21
- Effective
- 12 Jul 2018
Official designation
Isreali Ministry of FinanceIsrael Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations
Last updated 12 Mar 2018gov.il
Official designation
Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryJapan METI End User ListJapan
Weapon Types: Biological, Chemical, Missile, Nuclear
- Listed
- 24 Feb 2021; 5 Aug 2017
Asset freezes within the scope of Articles 3.A and 3.B of Law No. 7262, aimed at preventing the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Treasury and Finance - Financial Crimes Investigation BoardTürkiye Asset Freezing Sanctions List (MASAK)Turkey
Official Gazette as published: 24.02.2021-31405
Decision as published: 24.2.2021/3578
- Listed
- 5 Aug 2017
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2017/1509 du 30/08/2017, (ue) 2022/1503 du 09/09/2022, décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 05/08/2017 and décision du comité des sanctions des nations unies du 26/07/2022
Autorité de désignation publiée : Organisation des Nations unies
Est une banque d'État qui fait office de principale banque cambiste de la RPDC et a procuré un soutien financier déterminant à la Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation.
North Korea Sanctions - décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 05/08/2017 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509); décision du comité des sanctions des Nations unies du 26/07/2022 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509); (UE) 2017/1509 du 30/08/2017 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509); (UE) 2022/1503 du 09/09/2022 (ONU Corée du Nord - RCSNU 1718 (2006) et R (UE) 2017/1509)
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
est une banque d'État qui fait office de principale banque cambiste de la RPDC et a procuré un soutien financier déterminant à la Korea Kwangson Banking Corporation
Programme UN-SC1718Reference KPe.047gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frun.org
- Listed
- 7 Aug 2017; 27 Jul 2022; 15 Apr 2025
- Effective
- 26 Jul 2022; 15 Apr 2025; 5 Aug 2017
Measures Against North Korea - Ordinance of 18 May 2016 on measures against North Korea (SR 946.231.127.6), annexes 1 et 6
State Secretariat for Economic AffairsSwiss SECO Sanctions/EmbargoesSwitzerland
Programme SECO-NORTHKOREAReference 37021Reference KPe.047seco.admin.chseco.admin.ch
- Effective
- 5 Aug 2017
UK sanctions relating to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; UNUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Chartering of Ships, prevention of business arrangements, asset freeze, crew servicing of ships and aircraft, closure of representative offices and prohibition of port entry
Programme GB-DPRKReference 13536Reference DPR0134Reference KPe.047Last updated 1 Aug 2022gov.ukgov.uk
- Listed
- 12 Sep 2022
- Effective
- 5 Aug 2017
EU Restrictive Measures In Relation To The Non-Proliferation Of The Weapons Of Mass Destruction (WMD) - PRK
Directorate‑General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets UnionEU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)European Union
Designation date published: 2017-08-05
regulationType=amendment; organisationType=council
2022/1503 (OJ L235)
Programme EU-PRKReference EU.4132.93eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
North Korea Sanctions - 1718 (DPRK)
Department of Foreign Affairs and TradeAustralian Sanctions Consolidated ListAustralia
Travel ban and targeted financial sanction
Listed on: 5 Aug. 2017 (amended on 26 Jul. 2022)
Programme UN-SC1718Last updated 20 Feb 2026dfat.gov.auun.org
- Listed
- 5 Aug 2017
DPRK
Ministerio de JusticiaArgentina RePET SanctionsArgentina
Referencia publicada: KPe.047
Reference KPe.047Last updated 26 Jul 2022repet.jus.gob.ar
- Listed
- 28 Jul 2022
РБ ООН (Комітет 1718 (2006))
State Finance Monitoring ServiceUkraine SFMS BlacklistUkraine
- Listed
- 5 Aug 2017
Official designation
Financial Intelligence CentreSouth Africa Targeted Financial SanctionsSouth Africa
Reference KPe.047fic.gov.za
- Listed
- 11 Mar 2013
North Korea Sanctions - DPRK3
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
Block, NPWMD and DPRK3
Secondary sanctions risk: North Korea Sanctions Regulations, sections 510.201 and 510.210
Transactions Prohibited For Persons Owned or Controlled By U.S. Financial Institutions: North Korea Sanctions Regulations section 510.214
Executive Order 13722 (North Korea)
Executive Order 13382 (Non-proliferation)
Programme US-NKReference 15603treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
- Effective
- 30 Oct 2025
Russia Sanctions Act 2022
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeNew Zealand Russia SanctionsNew ZealandSanctioned
Aircraft Ban, service prohibition, dealing with securities, asset freeze and ship ban
DPRK Actor involved in providing Russia military assistance
Programme NZ-RSA2022mfat.govt.nz
- Listed
- 12 Mar 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 12 Sep 2022
EU Restrictive Measures In Relation To The Non-Proliferation Of The Weapons Of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
2022/1503 (OJ L235)
Programme EU-PRKfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 18 Feb 2025
- Effective
- 11 Mar 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
- Listed
- 12 Mar 2013
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
Comitetul Consiliului de Securitate al ONU instituit prin Rezoluția 1718 (2006) - RPDC
Centrul Antiterorist al Serviciului de Informaţii şi Securitate al Republicii MoldovaMoldovan Sanctions for Terrorism and Proliferation of WMDMoldova
- Effective
- 16 Aug 2017; 5 Apr 2013
国際平和のための国際的な努力に我が国として寄与するために講ずる資産凍結等の措置の対象となる; 北朝鮮に関連する国際連合安全保障理事会決議に基づく資産凍結等の措置の対象となる者(団体)
Ministry of FinanceJapan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible PeopleJapan
notification_date as published: 2022.8.3改訂
notification_date as published: 2017.8.16改訂
Reference #47Reference 1(#47)Last updated 3 Aug 2022mof.go.jp
Connections37
Members and officers16
- Representative in Zhuhai, ChinaChinaNorth Korea
- FTB’s Representative in PyongyangNorth Korea
- Chun Hwan RiCounter-sanctioned entitySanctionedDebarredExport controlledRepresentative based in Zhuhai, ChinaBorn 21 Aug 1957ChinaNorth Korea
- EmployeeBorn 5 Aug 1975AustriaNorth Korea
- Myong SoSanctionedDebarredExport controlledRepresentative in VladivostokBorn 2 Mar 1978RussiaNorth Korea
- Hyon-Sop SIMSanctionedWantedCrimeDebarredExport controlledRepresentative in Dandong, ChinaBorn 25 Nov 1972ChinaUnited Arab EmiratesNorth Korea
Owns1
- DANDONG ZHONGSHONG INDUSTRY AND TRADESanctionedDebarredExport controlledShare not statedOwned or Controlled ByChina
Other links20
- PersonChin-hyo'k RISanctionedDebarredExport controlledRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 20 Feb 1983ChinaNorth Korea
- PersonKyong Nam KimSanctionedDebarredExport controlledRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 11 Jul 1976RussiaNorth Korea
- OrganizationMingzheng International Trading LimitedSanctionedDebarredExport controlledRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Hong KongChina
- PersonWei SunSanctionedDebarredExport controlledRegulator warningRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 1 Jul 1982China
- PersonSung Hyok JongSanctionedDebarredExport controlledRepresented by"Acting for or on behalf of"Born 19 Aug 1971RussiaNorth Korea
- OrganizationKorea Kwangson Banking Corporation (KKBC)Counter-sanctioned entitySanctionedDebarredExport controlledPerson of interestLinked from"KKBC is subordinate to the Foreign Trade Bank"Saint Kitts and NevisNorth Korea
Identifiers1
| Identifier | Number |
|---|---|
| SWIFT / BIC | FTBDKPPY |
Other names27
Also known as27
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Addresses16
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, North Korea
Pyongyang, North Korea
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, Kore Demokratik Halk Cumhuriyeti
Rason, North Korea
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Pyongyang, DPR Korea
FTB BUILDING, JUNGSONG-DONG, CENTRAL DISTRICT, PYONGYANG
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District Pyongyang Korea, North
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District Pyongyang Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Pyongyang
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Pyongyang, North Korea
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF
北朝鮮平壌特別市中区域中城洞FTBビルディング
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District Pyongyang Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea
FTB Building, Jungsong-dong, Central District, Pyongyang, RPDC
FTB Building, Jungsongdong, Central District, Pyongyang
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