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Jo Yong-won

b. 1957

North Korean politician

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About Jo Yong-won

Born 1957. Jo Yong-won is a North Korean politician.

Sanctions and travel ban

In January 2017, the United States Department of the Treasury sanctioned Jo for his involvement in the censorship activities of the OGD. In June 2017, Jo was singled out in Annex 1 of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2356, which placed an international travel ban and asset freeze on him.

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Important facts

Born
1957
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Kim Il-sung University
Awards
Hero of Labor; Order of the National Flag, 1st class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jo Yong-won's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jo Yong-won?

North Korean politician

When was Jo Yong-won born?

Jo Yong-won was born in 1957.

What is Jo Yong-won's occupation?

Jo Yong-won is a politician.

What nationality is Jo Yong-won?

Jo Yong-won is North Korean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jo Yong-won

· Wikidata: Q56825089

· DBpedia: Jo Yong-won

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