{"id":"F2020L00638","name":"Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons and Entities – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Continuing Effect Declaration 2020 (No 1)","slug":"autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":440494,"registerId":"F2020L00638-fast-fetch-1775956096032","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-12","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons and Entities – Democratic People's Republic of Korea) Continuing Effect Declaration 2020 (No 1)","content":"---\nmeta-content-style-type: text/css\nmeta-content-type: application/xhtml+xml; charset=utf-8\n---\n\n?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" standalone=\"no\"?>\n\n![](image.001.png)\n\nAutonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Continuing Effect Declaration 2020 (No 1)\n\nI, MARISE PAYNE, Minister for Foreign Affairs, make the following instrument.\n\nDated 23 May 2020     \n\n \n\n \n\nMARISE PAYNE\n\nMinister for Foreign Affairs\n\n\n\n\nContents\n\n \n\n[1 Name](#_Toc38631054)\n\n[2 Commencement](#_Toc38631055)\n\n[3 Authority](#_Toc38631056)\n\n[4 Designations and declarations to continue to have effect](#_Toc38631057)\n\n[5 Designations to continue to have effect](#_Toc38631058)\n\n[6 Amendment of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012](#_Toc38631059)\n\n[Schedule 1 Designations and declarations to continue to have effect](#_Toc38631060)\n\n[Schedule 2 Amendments](#_Toc38631061)\n\n \n\n\n\n\n1 Name\n\n \n\nThis Instrument is the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) Continuing Effect Declaration 2020 (No 1).\n\n2 Commencement\n\n \n\nThis Instrument commences on the day after it is registered.\n\n3 Authority\n\n This Instrument is made under subregulations 6(1) and 9(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011.\n\n4 Designations and declarations to continue to have effect\n\n For subregulation 9(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each of the persons listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1:\n\n1.     is, or has been, associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s weapons of mass destruction or missiles program; or\n2.     is assisting, or has assisted, in the violation, or evasion, by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of: Resolution 825, 1540, 1695, 1718, 1874, 1887, 2087, 2094, 2270 or 2321 of the United Nations Security Council, or a subsequent relevant resolution;\n\n\nand each person’s designation as a designated person and declaration as a declared person in Part 2 of Schedule 1 of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012 is declared to continue to have effect.\n\n5 Designations to continue to have effect\n\nFor subregulation 9(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, each of the entities listed in Part 2 of Schedule 1:\n\n1.     is, or has been, associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s weapons of mass destruction or missiles program; or\n2.     is assisting, or has assisted, in the violation, or evasion, by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea of: Resolution 825, 1540, 1695, 1718, 1874, 1887, 2087, 2094, 2270 or 2321 of the United Nations Security Council, or a subsequent relevant resolution;\n\n\nand each entity’s designation as a designated entity in Part 3 of Schedule 1 of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012 is declared to continue to have effect.\n\n6 Amendment of the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012\n\n Schedule 2 amends the Autonomous Sanctions (Designated Persons and Entities – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012.\n\nNote: Subregulation 9(1) and 9(2) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (the Regulations) provide that designations under paragraph 6(1)(a) of the Regulations and declarations under paragraph 6(1)(b) of the Regulations cease to have effect on the third anniversary of the day on which the designation or declaration took effect (if no declaration under subregulation 9(3) has been made in relation to the designation or declaration) or, otherwise, the third anniversary of the making of the most recent declaration in relation to the designation or declaration.  \n\n \n\nSchedule 1 Designations and declarations to continue to have effect\n\nPart 1 – Designated and declared persons\n\n \n\n| Item | Description |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Name of Individual:  Date of Birth:  Passport Information:  Additional Information:  Address: | Kang Chol Su  13/02/1969  472234895  Korea Ryonbong General Corporation Official   Linjiang, China |\n| 2 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Passport information:  Additional Information:  Address: | Pak Il Gyu  Pak Il-Kyu  563120235  Korea Ryonbong General Corporation Official  Shenyang, China |\n| 3 | Name of Individual:  Date of Birth:  Passport Information:  Additional Information:    Address: | Jang Sung Nam   14/07/1970  563120368  Dalian Branch Chief of the Tangun Trading Corporation  Dalian, China |\n| 4 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Date of Birth:  Place of Birth:  Passport Information:  Additional Information:     Address: | Han Jang Su  Han Chang-su  08/11/1969  Pyongyang  745420176  Foreign Trade Bank chief representative in Moscow  Moscow, Russia |\n| 5 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Date of Birth:  Passport Information:  Additional Information:  Address: | Kim Tong Ho  Kim Tong-ho  18/08/1969  745310111  Tanchon Commerial Bank representative   Vietnam |\n| 6 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Nationality:  Address:  Additional Information: | Rim Yong-hwan  Rim Yo’ng-hwan  North Korean  Beijing, China   Green Pine Associated Corporation representative in Beijing |\n| 7 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Date of Birth:  Nationality:   Passport Information:  Address:  Additional Information: | Kim Yong Su  Kim Yo’ng-su  09/02/1969  North Korean   654435458 (exp. 26/11/2019)  Vietnam   Representative of the Marine Transport Office in Vietnam |\n| 8 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Nationality:   Address:  Additional Information: | Kim Yong-chol  Kim Yo’ng-ch’o’l  North Korean  Jakarta, Indonesia  North Korean businessman who has facilitated proliferation-related activity in Indonesia |\n\n\n \n\nPart 2 – Designated Entity\n\n \n\n| Item | Description |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1 | Name of Entity:  Also known as (aka):  Address:  Additional Information: | Marine Transport Office  MTO  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam   North Korea shipping company that has facilitated proliferation-related activity |\n| 2 | Name of Entity:  Also known as (aka):  Address:  Additional Information: | Sunrise Trading and Logistics Co Ltd  SUNTL  Vietnam  North Korea associated company that has facilitated proliferation-related activity |\n| 3 | Name of Entity:  Also known as (aka):  Address:  Additional Information: | Saigon United Co Ltd   Sunico  Vietnam  North Korea associated company that has facilitated proliferation-related activity |\n| 4 | Name of Entity:  Also known as (aka):     Address:    Additional Information: | Mirae Shipping Company   East Sea Shipping Company, Haeyang Crew Management Company, Ocean Maritime Management Company Ltd  Dongheung-dong Changgwang St., Chung-ku, PO Box 125, Pyongyang, North Korea  IMO 1790183. Provided support to a sanctioned North Korean entity |\n| 5 | Name of Entity:  Also known as (aka):    Address:  Additional Information: | Eko Development and Investment Company  Eko Development & Investment Food Company, Eko Import and Export Company   35 St. Abd al-Aziz al-Sud, al-Manial, Cairo, Egypt  Cooperated in KOMID’s international sales of weapons |\n| 6 | Name of Entity:  Address:  Additional Information: | Sonbak Trading Corportation   North Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore  Facilitated shipping and general business for a sanctioned North Korean entity |\n| 7 | Name of Entity:  Also known as (aka):    Address:    Additional Information: | Global Communications Company   GLOCOM, International Golden Services Sdn Bhd, International Golden Systems Sdn Bhd  No. 75-2, Tingkat 2, Jalan Thambypillai Off Jalan Tun Sambanthan, 50470, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   North Korean controlled company involved in proliferation related activity |\n\n\nSchedule 2  Amendments\n\n \n\nAutonomous Sanctions (Designated and Declared Persons – Democratic People’s Republic of Korea) List 2012\n\n1  Part 2 of Schedule 1 (table item 34)\n\nOmit the item, substitute\n\n| 34 | Name of Individual:  Also known as (aka):  Date of Birth:  Nationality  Additional Information:    Address: | Rim Yong-hwan  Rim Yo’ng-hwan  17/05/1963  North Korean  Green Pine Associated Corporation representative in Beijing   Beijing, China |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n  Part 3 of Schedule 1 (table item 30)\n\nOmit the item, substitute\n\n| 30 | Name of Entity:  Address:    Additional Information: | Sonbak Trading Corporation  Taedonggang District, Pyongyang, North Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore  Facilitated shipping and general business for a sanctioned North Korean entity  IMO 1556069   Registered vessel ‘Son Bak 10’   Telephone 850-2-18111-381-8954; 850-2-18111-8626   FAX 850-2-381-1427 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n\n\n \n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument renews and updates existing designations and amends entries on the 2012 sanctions list; it does not expand the categories of persons or entities subject to designation. The legal criteria remain association with DPRK WMD/missile programmes or assistance in breaching specified UN Security Council resolutions, while administrative details (names, dates, addresses, vessel identifiers) are updated."},"complexity_factors":["Cross-reference to Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011 (subregulation 9(3)) for legal authority and timing of renewals","Multiple schedules listing individual persons and corporate entities with biographical and location details","Continuing-effect mechanism (renewal vs. automatic expiry after three years) creates recurring administrative decisions","Amendments to an existing consolidated list (2012 List) require precise substitution of entries to avoid misidentification","Compliance burden is concentrated on listed parties and on third parties (banks, businesses) who must screen to avoid prohibited dealings","Limited substantive legal change (renewal and detail updates) reduces doctrinal complexity but raises operational complexity for sanctions screening systems"],"plain_english_summary":"This instrument, made by the Foreign Minister, continues the legal effect of prior sanctions designations against named persons and entities associated with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and updates the 2012 sanctions list. It keeps those listed subject to Australia’s autonomous sanctions regime (for example, asset freezes and prohibitions on dealing) by renewing their designations. \n\nThe measure directly affects the listed individuals and companies and imposes compliance obligations and transaction risks on Australian businesses and banks that might deal with them; the Foreign Minister exercises the renewal power under the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011."},"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":3,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The instrument performs exactly its intended function: extending existing sanctions designations for another three-year period as authorised by subregulation 9(3) of the Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011. The minor amendments in Schedule 2 are administrative corrections that do not expand the scope of sanctions or add new designations."},"complexity_factors":["Short, single-purpose instrument (6 sections plus schedules)","Minimal defined terms (relies on definitions in parent Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011)","Straightforward conditional logic: if listed in Schedule 1, then designation continues","Two simple amendment items in Schedule 2 (substitution of table entries)","Heavy reliance on external documents (the 2012 List and UN Security Council resolutions) for full context","Tabular format for listed persons/entities makes information accessible but requires cross-referencing to understand full sanctions effect"],"plain_english_summary":"This declaration renews Australia’s financial and travel sanctions for three years against specific North Korean individuals and companies first listed in 2012. It keeps it criminal to deal with them and bars their entry, targeting persons and entities accused of supporting North Korea’s nuclear/missile programs or evading UN Security Council measures. It also corrects two entries’ details to keep the sanctions list accurate and effective."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko","history":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko/history","analysis":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/autonomous-sanctions-designated-and-declared-persons-and-entities-democratic-people-s-republic-of-ko/documents"}}