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Kim Jong-un

Politically Exposed Person · also sanctioned
Probable identity match (88% confidence)

Name and nationality verified across multiple authorities, but at least one source did not publish a date of birth. Verify DOB independently before relying on this record.

⚠ Also currently sanctioned

Kim Jong-un is on 1 active sanctions program. Their PEP status is independent of these designations. See the full sanctions record for source citations and program details.

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Identity

Role
Heads Of State
Country
North Korea
Nationality
North Korea
Date of birth
1984-01-08

Also known as

Aliases
Jong Un KIM

PEP categories · 1

FATF-aligned categorisation. Each category indicates a different scope of enhanced due diligence.

heads of state

What a PEP designation means

A Politically Exposed Person is an individual who holds, or has held, a prominent public function. The Financial Action Task Force's Recommendations 12 and 22 require regulated entities to apply enhanced due diligence (EDD) when establishing or maintaining business relationships with PEPs, their family members, and close associates.

Being a PEP is not a finding of wrongdoing or a sanction. It is a structural risk flag that requires additional verification of source of funds, source of wealth, and ongoing transaction monitoring.

Disclaimer. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice or a compliance determination. Common names may match multiple individuals — verify identity (DOB, nationality, place of birth) independently before any business decision. PEP data sourced from Wikidata public-office records. Last refreshed: 2026-06-10.