Ho, Jong Son

On the SDN listIndividualDPRK4CYBER4

Ho, Jong Son (individual) is on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list of the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Programs: DPRK4, CYBER4. Addresses on file in: Korea, North. Its property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with it.

Korea, North has 169 entities, vessels or aircraft with an address on the SDN list, ranking #8 among all countries.

Sanctions programs

North Korea DPRK4

Sanctions against North Korea based on several executive orders and laws, over its nuclear and missile programs. They cover its government, party, banks and those who trade with them or employ its workers abroad.

Malicious cyber activities CYBER4

Sanctions against those who carry out or benefit from significant cyberattacks, theft of trade secrets or attacks on critical infrastructure, based on Executive Order 13694 as amended.

Also known as

HO', Cho'ng So'n · aka

Addresses on file

Korea, North

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean that Ho, Jong Son is on the SDN list?

It means that its property and interests in property under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from dealing with this person. Entities it owns 50% or more of, directly or indirectly, are also considered blocked.

Can a non-U.S. company do business with Ho, Jong Son?

OFAC sanctions bind U.S. persons and companies, as well as transactions that pass through the U.S. financial system (for example, U.S. dollar payments). Some programs, such as those for Russia and Iran, include secondary sanctions on non-U.S. persons. Seek advice before transacting.

How does an entity get removed from the SDN list?

A sanctioned party can petition OFAC for removal by showing a change in circumstances. OFAC publishes removals on its website; DataCloud USA updates the list daily and marks the profiles of delisted parties.

More context: how to check if a company is debarred or sanctioned.