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Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK

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
News

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
UN-sanctioned ship arrives in hot spot for North Korean coal smuggling
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UN-sanctioned ship arrives in hot spot for North Korean coal smuggling

The Hua Fu continues to sail internationally, despite being on the UN's blacklist

UN-sanctioned ship arrives in hot spot for North Korean coal smuggling
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 13, 2019
U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia
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U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia

Ship payments were made through the U.S. financial system, according to the Department of Justice

U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 9, 2019
Indonesia has begun repatriating crew of detained North Korean vessel: report
News

Indonesia has begun repatriating crew of detained North Korean vessel: report

Wise Honest has been held since April 2018, involved in large-scale illicit coal smuggling

Indonesia has begun repatriating crew of detained North Korean vessel: report
Oliver HothamOliver Hotham May 8, 2019
Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
News

Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot

Oil tanker owned by well-known members of DPRK's illicit networks

Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne May 2, 2019
Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
North Korea News Podcast

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69

Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot April 29, 2019
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Analysis

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters

Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Leo ByrneLeo Byrne April 25, 2019
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