April 20, 2024
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South Korea seizes second tanker suspected of delivering oil to N. Korea

The seizure follows reports of similar sanctions-breaking activity from Russia

South Korean authorities seized a second oil tanker for allegedly supplying fuels to North Korea at sea, the South's media reported on Sunday.

The announcement is the second of its kind this week, further highlighting the of use of ship-to-ship cargo transfers banned by UN resolutions.

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