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UNSCR 1718 DPRK Sanctions List Updated: One Entry Amended

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2022-2023/91 · issued 13 Jul 2022 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all regulated entities to note the June 30, 2022 amendment to the UNSCR 1718 DPRK sanctions list, specifically updating details for individual Pak Chun Il. Entities must verify daily against the MEA-hosted list and ensure compliance with the DPRK sanctions order.
Sanctions-list safety note. This circular refers to a specific UN Security Council / UAPA designated-entities list update as it stood on the date above — sanctions lists change often, and a newer update almost certainly exists today. Never use this page, or any single dated circular, as your current screening list. Always screen against the live, current list at the official UAPA proscribed-organisations list and the UN Consolidated List, and confirm the obligations for your bank on the official rbi.org.in source below.
The rule, in the simplest words
How it plays out — a real example

A payments & clearing officer in Indore, Priya, starts her day by opening the MEA website to check the DPRK sanctions list. She sees the amended entry for Pak Chun Il and immediately updates her bank's screening database so no transactions with that person slip through, keeping her bank safe from compliance issues.

What changed

The UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee amended one entry on its DPRK sanctions list on June 30, 2022, updating the details for individual Pak Chun Il (KPi.029), including his designation and other information. RBI has communicated this change to all regulated entities, reiterating the need to check the MEA website daily for any modifications.

What it means for you

Banks and other regulated entities must immediately update their internal sanctions screening systems to reflect the amended entry for Pak Chun Il. Failure to align with the latest UNSCR 1718 list could lead to compliance breaches, given the strict requirements under India's DPRK sanctions order. This is a routine but critical update to ensure ongoing adherence to international obligations.

What you must do

Who it affects

All regulated entities (banks, NBFCs, payment systems, etc.), Compliance and AML/KYC teams, Sanctions screening and transaction monitoring units

❓ Common questions

What specific change was made to the UNSCR 1718 sanctions list?

The committee amended the entry for individual Pak Chun Il (KPi.029), updating his designation to reflect his role as former DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and adding that he concluded his tour and left Egypt on November 15, 2016.

How often must we check the sanctions list?

RBI requires regulated entities to verify the UNSCR 1718 Sanctions List on the MEA website every day to stay updated on any modifications.

What is the legal basis for this requirement?

The 'Implementation of Security Council Resolution on Democratic People's Republic of Korea Order, 2017', as amended by the Central Government, mandates compliance with UNSCR 1718 sanctions.

📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2022-2023/91 DOR.AML.REC.55/14.06.001/2022-23 July 13, 2022 The Chairpersons/CEOs of all the Regulated Entities Madam/Dear Sir, UNSCR 1718 Sanctions Committee on DPRK amends one Entry on its Sanctions List Please refer to our circular DoR.AML.REC.03/14.06.001/2021-22 dated April 08, 2021 advising Regulated Entities (REs) to adhere to the ‘Implementation of Security Council Resolution on Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Order, 2017’ as amended from time to time by the Central Government and also verify every day, the ‘UNSCR 1718 Sanctions List of Designated Individuals and Entities‘, as hyperlinked in ‘Implementation of UNSC Sanctions (DPRK)‘ webpage of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) website at https://www.mea.gov.in/Implementation-of-UNSC-Sanctions-DPRK.htm to take note of the modifications to the list in terms of additions, deletions or other changes. 2. In this connection, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has informed that on June 30, 2022, the Committee established pursuant to UNSC Resolution has enacted the amendments on its Sanction List of individuals and entities specified with strikethrough and/or underline in the entry below A. Individual KPi.029 Name: 1: PAK 2: CHUN 3: IL 4: na Title: na Designation: Served as DPRK Ambassador to Egypt DOB: 28 Jul. 1954 POB: na Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: na Nationality: Democratic People's Republic of Korea Passport no: 563410091 National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 30 Nov. 2016 (amended on 30 Jun. 2022) Other information: Pak Chun Il has served as the DPRK Ambassador to Egypt and provides support to KOMID. He concluded his tour of duty and left Egypt on 15 November 2016. 3. REs are advised to take note of the aforementioned instructions regarding Security Council Resolution on DPRK and ensure meticulous compliance. Yours faithfully, (Santosh Kumar Panigrahy) Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2022-2023/91 · issued 13 Jul 2022. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All regulated entities (banks, NBFCs, payment systems, etc.), Compliance and AML/KYC teams, Sanctions screening and transaction monitoring units), your first concrete step on “UNSCR 1718 DPRK Sanctions List Updated: One Entry Amended” is: “Update your sanctions screening databases with the amended details for Pak Chun Il (KPi.029) as per the June 30, 2022 UNSCR 1718 list.” (RBI issued this 13 Jul 2022).

  1. Circular: RBI/2022-2023/91 -- UNSCR 1718 DPRK Sanctions List Updated: One Entry Amended
  2. Issued: 13 Jul 2022
  3. Action required: Update your sanctions screening databases with the amended details for Pak Chun Il (KPi.029) as per the June 30, 2022 UNSCR 1718 list.
  4. Action required: Verify daily the UNSCR 1718 Sanctions List on the MEA website at https://www.mea.gov.in/Implementation-of-UNSC-Sanctions-DPRK.htm for any additions, deletions, or changes.
  5. Action required: Ensure all relevant staff are aware of this amendment and the continued requirement to comply with the 'Implementation of Security Council Resolution on DPRK Order, 2017'.
  6. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  7. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  8. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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