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Ministry Of Atomic Energy Industry

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TypeOrganization[sources]
NameMAEI · MINISTRY OF ATOMIC ENERGY INDUSTRY · Ministry Of Atomic Energy Industry · Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry · Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry (DPRK) · 3 more...[sources]
Other nameKorea Kumsan · Kumsan · MAEI · MAEI, · MINISTRY OF ATOMIC ENERGY INDUSTRY · 3 more...[sources]
Legal formnot available[sources]
CountryNorth Korea[sources]
DescriptionCreated in 2013, the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry (MAEI) of DPRK focuses on modernizing the country's atomic energy industry, enhancing the production and quality of nuclear materials, and developing a self-reliant nuclear industry. MAEI operates the daily functions of the DPRK's nuclear weapons program, overseeing numerous nuclear-related organizations and research centers, including the Isotope Application Committee, the Nuclear Energy Committee, and a nuclear research center at Yongbyon, the site of DPRK's recognized plutonium facilities. As per the 2015 Panel of Experts report, Ri Je Son, a former director of the GBAE, who was designated by the 1718 Committee in 2009 for engagement in nuclear-related programs, was appointed as the head of MAEI in 2014.[sources]
E-Mailmhs-ip@star-co.net.kp[sources]
Phone+850-2-181111[sources]
Registration numberXBFNTNK9B3X1[sources]
Unique Entity IDXBFNTNK9B3X1[sources]
Statusnot available[sources]
AddressHAEUN 2-DONG, PYONGCHON DISTRICT, PYONGYANG, PRK · Haeun 2-Dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang · Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District Pyongyang Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea · Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang · Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea · 6 more...[sources]
Source linkgels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.fr · sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov · www.nknews.org[sources]
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The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.

Australian Sanctions Consolidated List,

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK's atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry.

Belgian Financial Sanctions,

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on Apr 9, 2014.

Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes,

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK's atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry.

EU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF),

a été créé en 2013 afin de moderniser cette filière et d'accroître la production de matières nucléaires, d'en améliorer la qualité et de doter le pays d'une industrie nucléaire nationale. Il joue un rôle capital dans la mise au point d'armes nucléaires en RPDC et est responsable de la gestion au quotidien du programme d'armes nucléaires du pays. De nombreux centres de recherche et organisations nucléaires en relèvent, ainsi que deux comités : le comité chargé des applications isotopiques et le comité de l'énergie nucléaire. Le MAEI dirige également un centre de recherche nucléaire situé à Yongbyun, où se trouvent aussi les installations de traitement de plutonium. En outre, selon le rapport de 2015 du groupe d'experts, Ri Je-son, un ancien directeur du General Bureau of Atomic Energy (GBAE Bureau général de l'énergie atomique) qui avait été désigné en 2009 par le Comité du Conseil de sécurité créé par la résolution 1718 (2006) pour sa participation ou son appui à des programmes relatifs à l'énergie nucléaire, a été nommé à la tête du MAEI le 09/04/2014. Munitions Industry Department (Département de l'industrie des munitions)

French National Asset Freezing System,

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.

UK FCDO Sanctions List,

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.

UK HMT/OFSI Consolidated List of Targets,

Other information: The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.

Israel Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations,

MAEI

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

原子力工業省;エム・エー・イー・アイ

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People,

In Paragraphs 27 and 28 (p. 15f.) of the UN Panel of Experts February 2015 report, the Panel has determined the General Bureau of Atomic Energy and the Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry to be the same entity. Due to their separate designation and therefore different UN designation ID, both entities are kept separate in this database.

DPRK Reports non-official source,

Adresse : Haeun-2-dong, Pyongchon District, Pyongyang, RPDC

Monaco National Fund Freezing List,

Министерство атомной промышленности было учреждено в 2013 году для модернизации атомной промышленности КНДР в целях наращивания производства ядерных материалов, повышения их качества и дальнейшего развития независимой атомной промышленности КНДР. МАП известно как один из важнейших участников деятельности КНДР по разработке ядерного оружия и отвечает за повседневную работу в рамках национальной ядерной программы при содействии подчиняющихся ему других организаций, связанных с ядерной деятельностью. В подчинении министерства находится ряд организаций и научно-исследовательских центров, связанных с ядерной деятельностью, а также два комитета: комитет по использованию изотопов и комитет по ядерной энергии. Кроме того, МАП руководит работой ядерного научно-исследовательского центра в Йонбёне, где расположены известные объекты КНДР по производству плутония. Кроме того, в своем докладе 2015 года Группа экспертов сообщила, что 9 апреля 2014 года главой МАП был назначен бывший директор Генерального бюро по атомной энергии (ГБАЭ) Ли Че Сон, который в 2009 году был включен в перечень Комитетом, учрежденным резолюцией 1718 (2006), за участие в ядерных программах или их поддержку.

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRK’s atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRK’s development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the country’s nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRK's known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.

UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions,

The Ministry of Atomic Energy Industry was created in 2013 for the purpose of modernizing the DPRKs atomic energy industry to increase the production of nuclear materials, improve their quality, and further develop an independent DPRK nuclear industry. As such, the MAEI is known to be a critical player in the DPRKs development of nuclear weapons and is in charge of day-to-day operation of the countrys nuclear weapons program, and under it are other nuclear-related organizations. Under this ministry are a number of nuclear-related organizations and research centers, as well as two committees: an Isotope Application Committee and a Nuclear Energy Committee. The MAEI also directs a nuclear research center at Yongbyun, the site of the DPRKs known plutonium facilities. Furthermore, in the 2015 Panel of Experts (POE) report, the POE stated that Ri Je-son, a former director of the GBAE who was designated by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) in 2009 for engagement in or support for nuclear related programs, was appointed as head of the MAEI on April 9, 2014.

South Africa Targeted Financial Sanctions,

Relationships

Data sources

UK FCDO Sanctions List4,765

UK sanctions collated by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

United Kingdom · FCDO

Israel Prevention of Distribution and Financing of WMDs designations236

List of entities and individuals subject to sanctions under the Prevention of Distribution and Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction Law

Israel · Isreali Ministry of Finance

Australian Sanctions Consolidated List4,251

The Consolidated List is a list of all persons and entities who are subject to targeted financial sanctions under Australian sanctions law

Australia · DFAT

Monaco National Fund Freezing List5,230

A list of entities subject to fund and economic resource freezing procedures

Monaco · Monaco

EU Financial Sanctions Files (FSF)6,541

As part of the Common Foreign Security Policy the European Union publishes a sanctions list that is implemented by all member states.

European Union · DG FISMA

DPRK Reports5,519

A database of entities and events related to North Korea's sanctions evasion efforts.

United Kingdom · RUSI · non-official source

French National Asset Freezing System5,253

The register lists all persons, entities and vessels subject to asset freezing measures in force on French territory, pursuant to national, European and international (UN) provisions.

France · DGT

UK HMT/OFSI Consolidated List of Targets6,295

The United Kingom's consolidated international sanctions list.

United Kingdom · OFSI

Moldovan Sanctions for Terrorism and Proliferation of WMD697

Sanctions on persons and entities involved in terrorist activities and the proliferation of weapons of masss destruction

Moldova · CAS-SIS

Qatar Unified Record of Persons and Entities on Sanction List707

This dataset contains both UN-mandated and the national sanctions designations for Qatar (Targeted Financial Sanctions).

Qatar · NCTC

Japan Economic Sanctions and List of Eligible People3,595

Sanctions imposed by Japan under its Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Law.

Japan · MoF

US SAM Procurement Exclusions112,254

A database of suppliers who have been excluded from participating in US federal procurement.

United States · GSA

UN Security Council Consolidated Sanctions1,235

The Security Council's set of sanctions serve as the foundation for most national sanctions lists.

UNSC

Ukraine SFMS Blacklist871

Ukraine's financial intelligence unit publishes this list of sanctioned individuals.

Ukraine · SFMS

Swiss SECO Sanctions/Embargoes8,433

Switzerland manages a sanctions lists with a high degree of detail on the individuals that are subject to it's embargoes

Switzerland · SECO

US OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List33,376

The primary United States' sanctions list, specially designated nationals (SDN) part.

United States · OFAC

Belgian Financial Sanctions6,602

Belgium extends the European FSF sanctions list on the basis of a national terrorist list, issued by the National Security Council

Belgium · FOD

South Africa Targeted Financial Sanctions875

The South African FIC sanctions list, largely based on UN Security Council sanctions.

South Africa · FIC

US Trade Consolidated Screening List (CSL)21,254

The Consolidated Screening List (CSL) is a list of parties for which the United States Government maintains restrictions on certain exports, reexports, or transfers of items.

United States · ITA


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