The Panamanian-flagged KOTI vessel, which was seized off the west coast of South Korea in late December, is operated by a company linked to several known Chinese weapons smugglers, an investigation by NK News can reveal.
South Korean officials are holding the 5100-tonne tanker in Pyeongtaek-Dangjin port after deciding against releasing the vessel on December 21 - the second such seizure in recent months.
The Panamanian-flagged KOTI vessel, which was seized off the west coast of South Korea in late December, is operated by a company linked to several known Chinese weapons smugglers, an investigation by NK News can reveal.
South Korean officials are holding the 5100-tonne tanker in Pyeongtaek-Dangjin port after deciding against releasing the vessel on December 21 - the second such seizure in recent months.
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