North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report



News North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report UN Panel of Experts recommends blacklisting Nam Chol Ung, alleging he owns resorts and restaurants that support regime Ifang Bremer March 21, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A bartender in North Korea serving drinks \| Image: NK News (Aug. 2018) A North Korean national has used a network of companies in Thailand and Laos to illicitly import brandy and other goods for the regime and access the international financial system in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to a new U.N. Panel of Experts report. The panel overseeing the DPRK sanctions regime recommended the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) designate the 55-year-old North Korean national Nam Chol Ung over his activities, though division on the UNSC has impeded new sanctions for years. A North Korean national has used a network of companies in Thailand and Laos to illicitly import brandy and other goods for the regime and access the international financial system in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to a new U.N. Panel of Experts report. The panel overseeing the DPRK sanctions regime recommended the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) designate the 55-year-old North Korean national Nam Chol Ung over his activities, though division on the UNSC has impeded new sanctions for years. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report

UN Panel of Experts recommends blacklisting Nam Chol Ung, alleging he owns resorts and restaurants that support regime

Ifang Bremer March 21, 2024

North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report

A bartender in North Korea serving drinks | Image: NK News (Aug. 2018)

A North Korean national has used a network of companies in Thailand and Laos to illicitly import brandy and other goods for the regime and access the international financial system in violation of U.N. sanctions, according to a new U.N. Panel of Experts report.

The panel overseeing the DPRK sanctions regime recommended the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) designate the 55-year-old North Korean national Nam Chol Ung over his activities, though division on the UNSC has impeded new sanctions for years.

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