
Article 1 
Decision (CFSP) 2016/849 is amended as follows:

((1)) Article 9 is replaced by the following:
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Article 9 

1. The import, purchase or transfer of petroleum products from the DPRK shall be prohibited.
2. The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of all refined petroleum products to the DPRK by nationals of Member States, through or from the territories of Member States, or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States shall be prohibited, regardless of whether those refined petroleum products originate in the territories of those Member States.
3. By derogation from the prohibition in paragraph 2, where the amount of refined petroleum products supplied, sold or transferred to the DPRK does not exceed 500 000 barrels during the period from 1 October 2017 to 31 December 2017, or 2 000 000 barrels per year during a period of twelve months beginning on 1 January 2018, and annually thereafter, the Competent Authority of a Member State may authorise on a case-by-case basis the supply, sale or transfer to the DPRK of refined petroleum products where the Competent Authority has determined that the supply, sale or transfer is exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that:
(a) the Member State notifies the Sanctions Committee every 30 days of the amount of such supply, sale or transfer of refined petroleum products to the DPRK, along with information about all the parties to the transaction;
(b) the supply, sale or transfer of such refined petroleum products do not involve individuals or entities that are associated with the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSC Resolutions 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017), including designated individuals or entities; and
(c) the transaction is unrelated to generating revenue for the DPRK's nuclear or ballistic missile programmes or other activities prohibited by UNSCR 1718 (2006), 1874 (2009), 2087 (2013), 2094 (2013), 2270 (2016), 2321 (2016), 2356 (2017), 2371 (2017) or 2375 (2017).
4. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.';
((2)) Article 9b is replaced by the following:
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Article 9b 

1. The direct or indirect supply, sale or transfer of crude oil to the DPRK by nationals of Member States or through or from the territories of Member States or using the flag vessels or aircraft of Member States shall be prohibited.
2. By derogation from paragraph 1, the prohibition in paragraph 1 shall not apply where a Member State determines that the supply, sale or transfer of crude oil to the DPRK is exclusively for humanitarian purposes and the Sanctions Committee has approved that shipment in advance on a case-by case basis in accordance with paragraph 15 of UNSCR 2375 (2017).
3. The Union shall take the necessary measures in order to determine the relevant items to be covered by this Article.';
((3)) Article 11(2) is replaced by the following:
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2. The following shall be prohibited:
(a) the acquisition, maintenance or extension of a participation in any entities in the DPRK, or in DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, including the acquisition in full of such entities and the acquisition of shares or other securities of a participatory nature, or in activities or assets in the DPRK;
(b) the granting of any financing or financial assistance to entities in the DPRK, or to DPRK entities or DPRK-owned entities outside the DPRK, or for the documented purpose of financing such entities in the DPRK;
(c) the opening, maintenance and operation of all joint ventures or cooperative entities, new and existing, by Member States' nationals or in their territories with DPRK entities or individuals whether or not acting for or on behalf of the government of the DPRK; and
(d) the provision of investment services directly related to the activities referred to in points (a) to (c).';
((4)) in Article 11 the following paragraph is added:
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5. Point a of Paragraph 2 a shall not apply to investments which the competent authority of the Member State concerned has determined are exclusively for humanitarian purposes, and provided that they are not in the sectors of mining, refining and chemical industries, metallurgy and metalworking and aerospace.';
((5)) point (4) of Article 13 is replaced by the following:
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(4) Any transfer of funds to or from DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3)(a) and points (3)(c) to (g) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 15 000. Any transfer of funds to or from the DPRK for the transactions referred to in point (3) (b) shall require prior authorisation by the competent authority of the Member State if above EUR 5 000. The relevant Member State shall inform the other Member States of any authorisations granted.
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((6)) in Article 26a, the following paragraph is added:
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4. With a view to eliminating remittances to DPRK, and subject to applicable national legal requirements and procedures, Member States shall not renew work authorisations for DPRK nationals present on their territory, except for refugees and other persons benefiting from international protection.';
((7)) Annexes II and III are amended as set out in the Annex to this Decision.
Article 2 
This Decision shall enter into force on the date of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Done at Luxembourg, 16 October 2017.
For the Council
The President
F. MOGHERINI
ANNEX
1. 

((a)) the existing entries are renumbered 1-30;
((b)) the following entries are added:

 Name Identifying information Date of designation Statement of Reasons
‘31. KIM Jong Sik Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department in Military Industry Ministry 16.10.2017 As Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, provides support for DPRK's nuclear-related and ballistic missile-related programmes, including being present at nuclear and ballistic missile related events in 2016 and a presentation in March 2016 of what the DPRK claimed to be a miniaturised nuclear device.
32. RI Pyong Chol DOB: 1948First Vice Director, Munitions Industry Department 16.10.2017 As First Vice Director of the Munitions Industry Department, holds a pivotal position within the DPRK's ballistic missile programme. Present at most ballistic missile tests and provides briefings to Kim Jong Un, including the nuclear test and ceremony in January 2016.’

2. 

 Name Location Date of designation Other Information
‘5. Ministry of People's Armed Forces  16.10.2017 Responsible for providing support and direction to the DPRK's Strategic Rocket Force which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).
6. Korean People's Army  16.10.2017 The Korean People's Army includes the Strategic Rocket Force, which controls the DPRK's nuclear and conventional strategic missile units. The Strategic Rocket Force has been listed by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356 (2017).’

3. 
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A.. Persons

 Name Identifying information Date of designation Reasons
1. KIM Hyok Chan Date of birth: 9.6.1970Passport number: 563410191 Secretary DPRK Embassy Luanda 16.10.2017 Kim Hyok Chan has served as a representative of Green Pine, a UN listed entity, including negotiating contracts for the refurbishment of Angolan naval vessels in violation of the prohibitions imposed by United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
B.. Entities

 Name(and possible aliases) Identifying information Date of designation Reasons
1. Korea International Exhibition Corporation  16.10.2017 The Korea International Exhibition Corporation has assisted designated entities in the evasion of sanctions by hosting the Pyongyang International Trade Fair which provides designated entities with the opportunity to breach UN sanctions by continuing economic activity.
2. Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporationa.k.a. Rungrado Trading Corporation Address: Segori-dong, Pothonggang District, Pyongyang, DPRKTelephone: 850-2-18111-3818022Fax: 850-2-3814507Email address: rrd@co.chesin.com 16.10.2017 Korea Rungrado General Trading Corporation has assisted in violating sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions through the sale of Scud missiles to Egypt.
3. Maritime Administrative Bureaua.k.a. North Korea Maritime Administration Bureau Address: Ryonhwa-2Dong, Central District, Pyongyang, DPRKPO Box 416Tel 850-2-18111 Ex 8059Fax: 850 2 381 4410email: mab@silibank.net.kpWebsite: www.ma.gov.kp 16.10.2017 The Maritime Administrative Bureau has assisted in the evasion of sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council including by renaming and re-registering assets of designated entities and providing false documentation to vessels subject to United Nations sanctions.
4. Pan Systems Pyongyanga.k.a. Wonbang Trading Co. Address: Room 818, Pothonggang Hotel, Ansan-Dong, Pyongchon district, Pyongyang, DPRK. 16.10.2017 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 which has been designated by the United Nations.'
