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North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
News

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May

Two designated vessels moved between Japan and South Korea this month

North Korea’s sanctioned oil tankers head abroad in May
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 24, 2019
U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says
News

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says

Pro-DPRK outlet warns Washington against "dangerous game"

U.S. ship seizure will not succeed in pressuring North Korea, Choson Sinbo says
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji May 24, 2019
UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
News

UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines

Hua Fu was previously tied to DPRK's illicit coal smuggling operations

UN-blacklisted ship continues international travel, heads for the Philippines
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 23, 2019
State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore
Analysis

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore

The ship, accused of engaging in illicit oil transfers with North Korea, serves as a cautionary tale

State of limbo: the uncertain fate of the Lighthouse Winmore
David S. LeeDavid S. Lee May 22, 2019
Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report
News

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Royal United Services Institute details network’s links to DPRK sanctions evasion

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko May 22, 2019
North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship
News

North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship

Kim Song called Washington's seizure of the ship illegal, condemned it under the "strongest terms"

North Korean ambassador to UN demands return of seized cargo ship
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 21, 2019
Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports
Analysis

Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports

North Korean ship sets out from staging ground for previous sanctions evasion operation

Satellite imagery, vessel tracking shows DPRK vessel moving between bulk ports
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 17, 2019
North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?
Analysis

North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?

The DPRK continues to build pressure while exercising restraint

North Korea’s response to the Wise Honest seizure: a wait-and-see attitude?
Rachel Minyoung LeeRachel Minyoung Lee May 14, 2019
U.S. vessel seizure violates spirit of Singapore agreement, North Korea warns
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U.S. vessel seizure violates spirit of Singapore agreement, North Korea warns

DPRK foreign ministry demands Washington repatriate Wise Honest "without any delay"

U.S. vessel seizure violates spirit of Singapore agreement, North Korea warns
Dagyum JiDagyum Ji May 14, 2019
Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure
Analysis

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure

The loss of one of its largest ships deals a major blow to North Korea's money-making abilities

Judge Juche: the curious case of the Wise Honest seizure
Cameron TrainerCameron Trainer May 13, 2019
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