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Korea Mining and Development Trading Corporation

Korea Mining and Development Trading Corporation

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Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (also known as Changgwang Shinyong Corporation, Kapmun Tosong, KOMID; Korean: 조선광업개발무역회사) is North Korea’s primary arms dealer, and main exporter of goods and equipment related to ballistic missiles and conventional weapons.

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History

Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID), a North Korean state-owned entity, was previously listed in the annex to E.O. 13382 on July 1, 2005 for its role in North Korea's proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It was also sanctioned by the United Nations in April 2009 and 29 October 2014.[2] KOMID has offices in multiple countries around the world and facilitates weapons sales for the North Korean government.[3]

Employees

  • Yo’n Cho’ng Nam (chief representative);[4]
  • Ko Ch’o’l-Chae (deputy chief representative);
  • Kim Kyu (external affairs officer);
  • Kil Jong Hun;
  • Kim Kwang Yon;
  • Jang Song Chol;
  • Kim Yong Chol;
  • Jang Yong Son;
  • Ryu Jin;
  • Kang Ryong.

References

  1. [1]
    "Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID)". Iran Watch. 2009-04-24. Retrieved 2020-05-23.
  2. [2]
    "UN NARRATIVE SUMMARIES OF REASONS FOR LISTING". United Nations. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  3. [3]
    "Treasury Imposes Sanctions Against the Government of The Democratic People's Republic Of Korea". US Treasury. January 2, 2015. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  4. [4]
    "Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation (KOMID)". IRAN Watch. 26 December 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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