What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties



Analysis What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties The incident has irritated Russian officials and reminded many of the DPRK's unpredictability Anthony V. Rinna July 30, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian embassy DPRK A group of 15 Russian sailors, accompanied by two South Korean citizens, can now heave a huge sigh of relief. After a fishing boat, the Russia-flagged and Russian-owned Xiang Hai Lin 8 and its crew were detained by North Korean border guards on July 17 and held in the city of Wonsan, DPRK authorities released the crew, which subsequently called into the South Korean port of Sokcho. The sailors were detained, according to North Korean authorities, for what was cited as illegally crossing into waters under North Korea’s jurisdiction. The crew-members were all released in decent condition. Yet during their © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties

The incident has irritated Russian officials and reminded many of the DPRK's unpredictability

Anthony V. Rinna July 30, 2019

What the Xiang Hai Lin 8 detention could mean for North Korea-Russia ties

Russian embassy DPRK

A group of 15 Russian sailors, accompanied by two South Korean citizens, can now heave a huge sigh of relief.

After a fishing boat, the Russia-flagged and Russian-owned Xiang Hai Lin 8 and its crew were detained by North Korean border guards on July 17 and held in the city of Wonsan, DPRK authorities released the crew, which subsequently called into the South Korean port of Sokcho.

The sailors were detained, according to North Korean authorities, for what was cited as illegally crossing into waters under North Korea’s jurisdiction.

The crew-members were all released in decent condition. Yet during their