The Japanese Government published images on Wednesday showing a North Korean tanker likely involved in two prohibited ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in the East China Sea on June 21 and June 22.
The North Korean vessel - the Yu Phyong 5 - was photographed alongside a vessel of unknown origin on both days.
The Japanese Government published images on Wednesday showing a North Korean tanker likely involved in two prohibited ship-to-ship (STS) transfers in the East China Sea on June 21 and June 22.
The North Korean vessel - the Yu Phyong 5 - was photographed alongside a vessel of unknown origin on both days.
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