Sobaeku United Corp.
Sanctioned entityChina. Named in 9 sanctions listings.
Summary
State-owned company (DPRK) and subordinate to the Munitions Industry Department (KPe.028). Sobaeksu is "involved in research into, and the acquisition of, sensitive products and equipment. It possesses several deposits of natural graphite, which provide raw material for two processing facilities which, inter alia, produce graphite blocks." It was designated by the European Union and was an exhibitor at multiple Pyongyang International Trade Fairs (PITF).
The Director Disqualification Sanction was imposed on 09/04/2025.
Date of designation: 22.12.2009
(Date of designation: 22.12.2009)
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea based front company for Munitions Industry Department
société d'État impliquée dans l'acquisition de produits ou d'équipements sensibles et la recherche menée dans ce domaine. Elle possède plusieurs gisements de graphite naturel qui alimentent en matière première deux usines de transformation produisant notamment des blocs de graphite qui peuvent être utilisés dans le domaine balistique
(UE) 2017/1509 du 30/08/2017- (UE Corée du Nord - Règlement (UE) 2017/1509) (FondementJuridique: 990)
State-owned company, involved in research into, and the acquisition of, sensitive products and equipment. It possesses several deposits of natural graphite, which provide raw material for two processing facilities which, inter alia, produce graphite blocks that can be used in missiles.
Sanctions and listings9
- Effective
- 31 Dec 2020
UK sanctions relating to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea - The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
UK; Foreign, Commonwealth & Development OfficeUK FCDO Sanctions ListUnited Kingdom
Asset freeze and director disqualification sanction
State-owned company, involved in research into, and the acquisition of, sensitive products and equipment. It possesses several deposits of natural graphite, which provide raw material for two processing facilities which, inter alia, produce graphite blocks that can be used in missiles.
Programme GB-DPRKReference 11043Reference DPR0065Last updated 9 Apr 2025gov.ukgov.uk
Official designation
Ministry of Economy, Trade and IndustryJapan METI End User ListJapan
Weapon Types: Biological, Chemical, Missile, Nuclear, Conventional Weapons
- Listed
- 31 Aug 2017
- Effective
- 1 Sep 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
regulationType=repealing; organisationType=council
2017/1509 (OJ L224)
Programme EU-PRKReference EU.4220.30eur-lex.europa.eusanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 23 Dec 2009
EU Restrictive Measures In Relation To The Non-Proliferation Of The Weapons Of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Federal Public Service FinanceBelgian Financial SanctionsBelgium
1283/2009 (OJ L346)
Programme EU-PRKfinance.belgium.besanctionsmap.eu
- Listed
- 18 Sep 2025
- Effective
- 24 Jul 2025
Reciprocal
OFACUS SAM Procurement ExclusionsUnited StatesActive
Prohibition/Restriction
Redacted for Security Reasons
EU Restrictive Measures In Relation To The Non-Proliferation Of The Weapons Of Mass Destruction (WMD) - (UE) 2017/1509 du 30/08/2017- (UE Corée du Nord - Règlement (UE) 2017/1509)
Direction Générale du TrésorFrench National Asset Freezing SystemFrance
société d'État impliquée dans l'acquisition de produits ou d'équipements sensibles et la recherche menée dans ce domaine. Elle possède plusieurs gisements de graphite naturel qui alimentent en matière première deux usines de transformation produisant notamment des blocs de graphite qui peuvent être utilisés dans le domaine balistique
Programme EU-PRKgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.frsanctionsmap.eu
- Effective
- 20 Feb 2026
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
- 24 Jul 2025
Non-Proliferation Sanctions - NPWMD
Office of Foreign Assets ControlUS OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) ListUnited States
NPWMD and block
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 13382 (Non-proliferation)
Programme US-NON-PROLIFReference 54764treasury.govofac.treasury.gov
Official designation
La Principauté de MonacoMonaco National Fund Freezing ListMonaco
(UE) 2017/1509 du 30/08/2017-
Autorité de désignation publiée : Union européenne
société d'État impliquée dans l'acquisition de produits ou d'équipements sensibles et la recherche menée dans ce domaine. Elle possède plusieurs gisements de graphite naturel qui alimentent en matière première deux usines de transformation produisant notamment des blocs de graphite qui peuvent être utilisés dans le domaine balistique
Connections8
Owned by1
- Munitions Industry DepartmentCounter-sanctioned entitySanctionedDebarredExport controlledShare not statedOwned or Controlled ByNorth Korea
Other links7
- PersonSe Un KimSanctionedDebarredExport controlledLinked from"Providing support to"Born 25 Mar 1978VietnamNorth Korea
- PersonKyong Hun JoSanctionedDebarredExport controlledLinked from"Providing support to"Born 19 Jun 1990North Korea
- Linked to"Branch office"China
- Linked to"Branch office"China
- OrganizationMunitions Industry DepartmentCounter-sanctioned entitySanctionedDebarredExport controlledLinked to"Sobaeksu United Corporation is subordinate to the Munitions Industry Department"North Korea
- Linked to"Branch office"China
Identifiers1
| Identifier | Number |
|---|---|
| Registration number | 110000400104234 |
Other names13
Also known as13
Addresses8
5 Center St., Xinxing District, Donggang City, Liaoning
5 Center St., Xinxing District, Donggang City Dandong Liaoning China
Dandong, China
HUALE ST. AOJING PARK BUILDING 23, UNIT 2 12-01, ZHONGSHAN DISTRICT, LIAONING
北京市朝阳区甘露园9号楼602室
Yinkou, China
Huale St. Aojing Park Building 23, Unit 2 12-01, Zhongshan District Dalian Liaoning China
Beijing, China
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