Chan Han Choi

Chan Han Choi (born ) is a South Korean-born Australian man who in December 2017 was arrested by Australian police and charged with breaking sanctions against North Korea. It was found that he attempted to broker deals for missile components and coal to raise funds for the regime. Choi pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three years prison.

Early life Chan Han Choi was born in Seoul, South Korea, around 1958. He emigrated to Australia around 1987.

Career Chan Han Choi is known to have an interest in engineering and has established several engineering companies. In 2002 he filed an application for a trademark for a water purification system. Details of the proposed arrest were accidentally leaked on social media in advance by the Australian Federal Police.

On 27 July 2021 Choi was sentenced to three years prison after pleading guilty for breaking United Nations sanctions with North Korea. and was active in Sydney's Korean Christian community Saesoon Presbyterian Church at North Rocks before becoming alienated from them according to The Times.