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Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Sanctioned North Korean tankers sail freely in Chinese waters, defying UN rules
Expert says brazen activity reflects a new reality in which Beijing and Russia provide cover for DPRK sanctions evasion
July 31, 2025
North Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2025
July 2, 2025
Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
Lady R’s visit to Rason comes as signs of DPRK weapons in Ukraine war continue to emerge despite slowdown in port calls
June 26, 2025
New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions
Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable
June 19, 2025
North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia
Nearly $1M in shipments drives surge in Russian food exports, as Moscow also restarts parcel deliveries to DPRK
June 17, 2025
Russian oil streams into North Korea’s main port amid cooperation in Ukraine
Satellite imagery shows tankers and cargo ships making steady deliveries to Nampho, likely fueling economic development
May 23, 2025
North Korea launches probe into warship accident as officials face scrutiny
State media confirms damage, flooding to destroyer after failed launch as shipyard manager is summoned for investigation
May 23, 2025
Ferry could link Russian Far East to North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma resort: Envoy
Russian ambassador says two sides are working out logistics for tourists to visit beach resort set to open next month
May 22, 2025
‘Serious accident’ derails launch of new North Korean warship: State media
Kim Jong Un condemns failure during side launch of 5000-ton destroyer as ‘criminal act’ after ramp ‘detached prematurely
May 22, 2025
North Korean ship appears to pose as Russian oligarch’s yacht to hide voyage
DPRK-flagged vessel sails to China while broadcasting as Roman Abramovich pleasure boat docked thousands of miles away
May 16, 2025
