Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
What to make of reports that Russia tried to ship a nuke reactor to North Korea
Spanish daily says Ursa Major was transporting illicit cargo when it sank in Dec. 2024, but the evidence doesn’t add up
January 16, 2026
US says seizure of tankers linked to Venezuela sends a warning to North Korea
Energy secretary cites actions this week as evidence that Washington will take steps to enforce sanctions
January 9, 2026
YouTubers, K-pop defectors and Trump: The top North Korea stories of 2025
From a radioactive Russian delivery to influencers in Pyongyang, NK News revisits our best reporting from this year
December 26, 2025
Lee orders crackdown on Chinese fishing boats in ROK waters, including near NLL
South Korean president’s directive follows reports that Chinese ships fled to North Korean waters to evade patrols
December 24, 2025
UN maritime agency makes rare visit to North Korea for shipping operations audit
IMO trip shows DPRK is willing to selectively engage global organizations that provide practical benefits, expert says
December 17, 2025
7 Chinese ships ‘shadowed’ New Zealand vessel tracking North Korean smuggling
Trailing of HMNZS Aotearoa comes shortly after Chinese warship allegedly followed French frigate watching DPRK transfers
December 9, 2025
North Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1 to November 30, 2025
December 3, 2025
Russian ships linked to North Korean arms trade ramp up visits to DPRK port
US-sanctioned Lady R and Angara reappear at Rason after lull, despite broadcasting locations from Baltic Sea
November 27, 2025
French ship has ‘interaction’ with Chinese navy while surveilling North Korea
Chinese vessel reportedly shadowed FS Prairial during routine sanctions monitoring mission in Yellow Sea
November 27, 2025
French frigate surveils North Korea contraband shipments in waters near Japan
FS Prairial’s mission marks third international naval deployment in last month to monitor illicit ship-to-ship transfers
November 26, 2025
