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Lightning strikes twice as Pyongyang acquires 2nd ship via Busan: Investigation
North Korea likely pulled same strings to purchase both ships, one of which appears to have delivered sanctioned cargo
September 2, 2022
The China connection: North Korea’s nuclear operations in the Middle Kingdom
Recent missile tests underscore the importance of North Korea's procurement and proliferation networks in China
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping
July 17, 2020
South Korean firm repeatedly tied to North Korea-linked ship-to-ship transfers
ROK company implicated in encounters with DPRK-flagged and UNSC-designated vessels
April 20, 2020
Risky ventures: the London company embroiled in a North Korean coal scandal
Amet Ventures insists it has been framed, though its owner had ties to Ukrainian coal smuggling
September 5, 2018
On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan
Newly designated DPRK-linked Hong Kong company has sent ships to South Korea and Japan for years
March 12, 2018
Sierra Leone registers North Korea linked vessels in potential sanctions breach
Registrations come after Panama delists 20 vessels for their ties to the DPRK
February 27, 2018
Dandong company involved in coal, North Korean labor, and shipping clothes to U.S.: investigation
Research finds a large Chinese company at the heart of international network
January 15, 2018
Seized oil tanker linked to N. Korean networks, investigation reveals
Despite Panamanian flag, KOTI owned by Chinese nationals tied to DPRK proliferation
January 3, 2018
London calling: UK shell companies in North Korea’s networks
Investigation shows how London companies own ships visiting Chinese and DPRK coal ports
December 21, 2017
