Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home
Handover of imported vehicles comes 5 years after mass-production order and hints at strong sanctions-busting networks
April 25, 2023
ROK navy receives new submarine for ‘covert’ underwater ops against North Korea
Seoul says domestically developed ROKS Ahn Mu is ‘core’ asset for Kill Chain system of preempting DPRK missile attacks
April 20, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme
April 4, 2023
North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change
April 4, 2023
North Korean and Chinese ships delivered sanctioned vehicles to Nampo: UN report
Panel of Experts cite satellite imagery appearing to show trucks arriving at west coast port in violation of sanctions
April 3, 2023
Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions
UN report calls for due diligence after Petral 8 discovered hiding identity under altered name and flag of convenience
March 31, 2023
North Korea’s illicit fuel imports jumped 70% in 2022, UN data suggests
Member states tell Panel of Experts that DPRK imported nearly 800K barrels through August, exceeding annual cap
March 28, 2023
North Korea illegally added six cargo ships to aging fleet last year: UN report
DPRK appears to be registering vessels under own flag more quickly, UN experts say, in apparent disregard of sanctions
March 27, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits ROK port as allies focus on deterring North Korea
US Navy says fast-attack submarine USS Springfield arrived in Busan last week for scheduled port visit
February 27, 2023
Seoul unveils new sanctions against North Korea following ICBM and rocket tests
South Korea designates four people and five entities in latest bid to cut off support for DPRK’s weapons programs
February 20, 2023
