Ho Jong Son 허정선 confirmed
Also known as: Ho' Cho'ng So'n
Actor-cluster tags
Photo
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Sanctions-designation details
Status: Designated by OFAC on November 4, 2025 under Executive Orders 13694 as amended and 13810, program tags CYBER4 and DPRK4
| Location | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | November 21, 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Japan |
| Nationality | North Korean |
| Sex | Male |
| Passport | 754120050 (North Korea) |
Caution
Jang Kuk Chol (Jang) and Ho Jong Son are North Korean bankers who have helped manage funds, including $5.3 million in cryptocurrency, on behalf of OFAC-designated First Credit Bank. A portion of these funds can be linked to a DPRK ransomware actor that has previously targeted U.S. victims and handled revenue from DPRK IT workers.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page is drawn from the public records listed below.
- Recent Actions, November 4, 2025: North Korea and Cyber-related Designations (bankers, Korea Mangyongdae Computer Technology Corporation, Ryujong Credit Bank) — U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), 2025-11-04 sanctions designation
- Treasury Sanctions DPRK Bankers and Institutions Involved in Laundering Cybercrime Proceeds and IT Worker Funds — U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2025-11-04 press release
- 美 “자금세탁 北 개인·기관 신규 제재” (United States sanctions further DPRK individuals and entities over money laundering) — Segye Ilbo, 2025-11-05 reference