Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Why North Korea could build a new bridge linking key port city to southern area
Growing economy and ‘wealth gap’ problem suggests time has come for first major bridge across Taedong River in 30 years
October 2, 2026
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
October 2, 2026
Likely Russian ship docks in North Korea’s Rason port for first time since May
Satellite imagery shows mystery vessel at pier tied to suspected arms shipments as DPRK steps up weapons activity.
September 24, 2026
Tokyo, Seoul rescue 3 North Korean sailors after vessels sink off Japanese coast
Patrol boats, aircraft mobilized after two vessels being towed by DPRK-flagged cargo ship en route to Wonsan went down
September 21, 2026
Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang
DPRK trade portal says Swiss firm helps certify exports, but firm says notion of corporate presence is inaccurate
September 14, 2026
North Korea’s old alliance with Tanzania quietly finds new life
Rising trade revives attention on a relationship shaped by Cold War diplomacy, military ties and sanctions evasion.
August 31, 2026
US seeks UN blacklist for 7 vessels tied to sanctioned North Korea trade
New nominations bring total awaiting designation to 14, including a ship detained by ROK earlier this year
July 28, 2026
North Korean ships increasingly visit Chinese iron, coal hubs as ties boom
China’s Dalian port sees 60 DPRK cargo ships visit in June, the most in years, likely redirecting traffic from Longkou
July 24, 2026
South Korea detains cargo ship over suspected North Korean sanctions violations
The Prada, formerly known as Sophia, was among the vessels mixed up in alleged coal and iron ore trade with North Korea
July 22, 2026
North Korean illicit coal exports rising due to lax sanctions monitoring: report
An NGO detected a five-fold spike in ship visits at North Korea’s major ports since 2019
June 30, 2026
