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Choi Chan Han

Choi Chan Han is a person of interest. They have not been found on international sanctions lists.

Type	Person				[sources]
Name	Choi Chan Han				[sources]
Other name	Solomon Choi				[sources]
Birth date	not available				[sources]
Gender	male				[sources]
Nationality	Australia				[sources]
Country	Australia				[sources]
Description	Acquired Australian citizenship in 2001. Arrested by Australian authorities on December 16, 2017. On 23 July 2021, the Supreme Court of New South Wales sentenced this individual to three years and six months of imprisonment. He is believed to be an established economic agent of the DPRK. "His role was to conduct brokering activities to facilitate the trade of various commodities to or from the DPRK, including coal, graphite, copper ore, gold and crude oil, as well as missiles and missile-related technology. Choi used the alias “Solomon Choi” and conducted his activities from his residence while using his Australian companies as intermediaries, including Auskor Engineering Pty Ltd, Above Engineering Pty Ltd, Above Energy Pty Ltd, LWM Engineering Pty Ltd and Morning World Pty Ltd. Choi has also used offshore bank accounts".				[sources]
Last change	2024-03-25	Last processed	2025-04-08	First seen	2023-08-08

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Object	Role	Start date	End date
Government of the DPRK	Works on behalf of the Government of the DPRK	-	-

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