Hoang Van Nguyen confirmed
Actor-cluster tags
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Sanctions-designation details
Status: Designated by OFAC on March 12, 2026 under Executive Order 13382, program tag NPWMD, for support to Kim Se Un
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | July 20, 1980 |
| Place of Birth | Nghe An, Vietnam |
| Nationality | Vietnamese |
| Sex | Male |
| Passport | C7177903 (Vietnam), issued April 18, 2019, expires April 18, 2029 |
| National ID | 013564395 (Vietnam) |
| Linked to | Kim Se Un |
Caution
Do Phi Khanh (Do) is an associate of U.S.-sanctioned DPRK nuclear procurement facilitator Kim Se Un (Kim), who acts as Kim’s proxy and likely allows Kim to use his identity to open bank accounts and launder proceeds from DPRK IT workers.
Do Phi Khanh (Do) is an associate of U.S.-sanctioned DPRK nuclear procurement facilitator Kim Se Un (Kim), who acts as Kim’s proxy and likely allows Kim to use his identity to open bank accounts and launder proceeds from DPRK IT workers. Hoang Van Nguyen (Hoang) also assists Kim in opening bank accounts, as well as enabling cryptocurrency transactions for Kim. Hoang has worked with Kim to procure foreign currency for the DPRK regime; in 2022, Hoang facilitated a counterfeit goods cigarette deal exceeding $200,000 on Kim’s behalf.
Sources
Every factual claim on this page is drawn from the public records listed below.
- Recent Actions, March 12, 2026: North Korea Designations (Yun Song Guk, Amnokgang Technology Development Company and facilitators in Vietnam, Laos and Spain) — U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), 2026-03-12 sanctions designation
- Treasury Sanctions Key Enablers of DPRK IT Worker Networks — U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2026-03-12 press release