April 25, 2024
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Panama still awaiting payment of $1M North Korea ship fine

Delays complicating return of vessel, possibly crew, to North Korea

Panama is still awaiting payment of a $1 million dollar fine from North Korea to release an impounded cargo vessel, local media outlet La Prensa said.

The fine, which was imposed after a North Korean freighter was caught attempting to ship Cuban military equipment across the Panama canal, must be paid before the vessel and crew of 35 sailors can be released.

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