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| Type | Company | [sources] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Glocom · International Global System · International Golden Services · PAN SYSTEMS PYONGYANG · Pan Systems Pte. Ltd. (Pyongyang branch) · | [sources] | |||
| Other name | Glocom · Glocom International Golden Services · International Global System · International Golden Services · International Golden Services, International Global System · | [sources] | |||
| Incorporation date | not available | [sources] | |||
| Jurisdiction | not available | [sources] | |||
| Country | North Korea | [sources] | |||
| Description | Key player in financial operations related to the network of Global Communications (Glocom) in order to circumvent sanctions on behalf of the DPRK. Pan Systems in Singapore started doing business in 1996. Almost two years later, Ryang Su Nyo suggested establishing a representative office to help her in sales and logistics. The company is operated by the DPRK Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB; KPe.031) and was designated by South Korea in March 2016. "According to a UN Member State, an Indonesian company, Advanced Technology Facility, on behalf of Pan Systems Pyongyang, provided training on how to use Glocom radios to the Ethiopian National Defence Forces in December 2022." | [sources] | |||
| Phone | +850-218-111 (ext. 8636) | [sources] | |||
| Registration number | not available | [sources] | |||
| Website | glocom-corp.com | [sources] | |||
| Address | Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-1-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, North Korea · Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang · Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang : CORÉE DU NORD · Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF · Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongyang, North Korea | [sources] | |||
| Source link | eur-lex.europa.eu · gels-avoirs.dgtresor.gouv.fr · www.nknews.org | [sources] | |||
| Last change | Last processed | First seen | |||
Pan Systems is controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau
Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, an entity that has been designated by the United Nations. The March 2023 Final Report of the UN Panel of Experts presents information that Pan Systems continues to engage in attempts to export arms. The September 2023 Report of the UN Panel of Experts identified the company as exporting and providing training in the use of military telecommunications equipment to the Ethiopian armed forces via front companies in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Pan Systems is controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau
Pan Systems has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council through the attempted sale of arms and related materiel to Eritrea. Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau, an entity that has been designated by the United Nations. The March 2023 Final Report of the UN Panel of Experts presents information that Pan Systems continues to engage in attempts to export arms. The September 2023 Report of the UN Panel of Experts identified the company as exporting and providing training in the use of military telecommunications equipment to the Ethiopian armed forces via front companies in Malaysia and Indonesia.
Pan Systems a aidé à contourner les sanctions imposées par le Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies en tentant de vendre des armes et du matériel connexe à l’Érythrée. En outre, Pan Systems est contrôlée par le Reconnaissance General Bureau (Bureau général de reconnaissance), entité qui a été désignée par les Nations unies, et œuvre pour son compte. Dans son rapport final de mars 2023, le groupe d’experts des Nations unies présente des informations selon lesquelles Pan Systems continue de participer à des tentatives d’exportation d’armes.
Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations.
Pan Systems is also controlled by and works on behalf of the Reconnaissance General Bureau which has been designated by the United Nations.
According to Paragraph 85 (p. 36) of the UN Panel of Experts February 2017 report, the Panel is investigating if Pan System Pyongyang's alias "Wonbang Trading Co." is actually referring to the North Korean company "Wonbong Trading Co.". Global Communications as well as International Golden Services and International Global System are listed as aliases of Pan Systems Pte. Ltd. (Pyongyang branch) in the recommendation for designation by the UN Panel of Experts since September 2017.
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| Employees | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Kim Pyong Chol | Employee | - | - | |
| Chang Hyok Kim Sanctioned entity | Representative in Malaysia | - | - | |
| Ryang Su Nyo | Director | - | - | |
| Kim Sung Su | Representative in China | - | - | |
| Won Chol Pae Sanctioned entity | Employee | - | - | |
| Ri Sin Song | Employee | - | - | |
| Won Gun Pyon Sanctioned entity | Employee (responsible for acquisition matters) | - | - | |
| Linked from | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Daedong Credit Bank Sanctioned entity · Counter-sanctioned entity | Client of Daedong Credit Bank | - | - | |
| Linked to | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Object | Role | Start date | End date | |
| Advanced Technology Facility | Associated | - | - | |
| Korea Mining Development Trading Corporation Sanctioned entity | Pan Systems Pyongyang regularly received funds from KOMID | |||
| International Golden Services Sdn Bhd | International Golden Services is a front company of Pan Systems Pyongyang | - | - | |
| Reconnaissance General Bureau Sanctioned entity | Pan Systems Pyongyang is operated by the Reconnaissance General Bureau | - | - | |
| Korea Hyoksin Trading Corporation Sanctioned entity | Pan Systems Pyongyang regularly received funds from Korea Hyoksin Trading | |||
| Pan Systems (S) Pte. Ltd. | Linked | - | - | |
| Global Communications Co. | Global Communications Co. is a front company of Pan Systems Pyongyang | - | - | |
| International Global Systems Sdn Bhd | International Global Systems is a front company of Pan Systems Pyongyang | - | - | |
| Zagre Computer Components and Assembly Line Company | Business partner | - | ||