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N. Korea, China open new shipping lane
The new route between Longkou and Nampo will move coal and food between the two countries
September 28, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia
Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months
August 27, 2015
Two ships crewed by N. Koreans arrested in South Africa
Owners had defaulted on mortgage payments, crew only recently able to go back to North Korea
August 24, 2015
Chinese-state affiliated company announces major N. Korea investment plan
Investment could play major role in modernizing DPRK infrastructure, if it materializes
August 11, 2015
U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels
Company fined $270,000 but took more than $1 million in insurance payments from North Korea between 2008 and 2011
August 7, 2015
Mexican court denies Israeli group’s request to sell N. Korean ship
Isreali law group looking to recoup $330m in damages awarded by U.S. court over abduction 15 years ago
August 6, 2015
U.S. Treasury adds to North Korea sanctions
Singaporean shipping company, director and assets designated for assisting Ocean Maritime Management
July 24, 2015
North Korea adds new laws targeted at foreign investors
Real estate and insurance laws likely aimed at assuring nervous investors, could make living in the DPRK easier - expert
July 23, 2015
Sanctioned N. Korean vessel uses Russian port
Ship associated with sanctioned company that attempted to smuggle weapons through Panama
July 20, 2015
N. Korean ship Mu Du Bong now empty – local media
All crew members now repatriated, ship under jurisdiction of Mexican port authority
July 16, 2015
