Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Uptick in North Korean ships at Russian port suggests coal smuggling scheme
Suspicious activity near Nakhodka points to operation to conceal illicit shipments, as bigger vessels visit Far East
Cargo vessel becomes stranded off North Korea’s coast, possibly to be scrapped
Expert says appearance of vessel near Chongjin’s steel mill suggests it was intentionally beached to be dismantled
On Chinese social media, users hail opening of new bridge to North Korea
Trending posts voice hope for resumption of tourism, though some locals express doubt about impact on border economy
North Korea, China officially open long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge
Trucks cross in both directions at opening ceremony for four-lane roadway connecting Sinuiju and Dandong
Why North Korea could build a new bridge linking key port city to southern area
Growing economy and ‘wealth gap’ problem suggests time has come for first major bridge across Taedong River in 30 years
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
Likely Russian ship docks in North Korea’s Rason port for first time since May
Satellite imagery shows mystery vessel at pier tied to suspected arms shipments as DPRK steps up weapons activity.
Tokyo, Seoul rescue 3 North Korean sailors after vessels sink off Japanese coast
Patrol boats, aircraft mobilized after two vessels being towed by DPRK-flagged cargo ship en route to Wonsan went down
Swiss firm denies North Korea’s claim it operates office in Pyongyang
DPRK trade portal says Swiss firm helps certify exports, but firm says notion of corporate presence is inaccurate
North Korea’s old alliance with Tanzania quietly finds new life
Rising trade revives attention on a relationship shaped by Cold War diplomacy, military ties and sanctions evasion.
