Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions



News Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A Chinese-flagged fishing vessel in waters close to the Northern Limit Line \| Image: NK News (Oct. 10, 2023) At least a dozen Chinese-flagged vessels were fishing in North Korean waters adjacent to the contested Northern Limit Line (NLL) that separates the seas of the two Koreas on Monday, NK News observed during a visit to the remote island of Yeonpyeong-do. While the presence of Chinese vessels in either North or South Korean waters could be a breach of international law, the two nations’ coast guards appeared to be doing little to stop them. At least a dozen Chinese-flagged vessels were fishing in North Korean waters adjacent to the contested Northern Limit Line (NLL) that separates the seas of the two Koreas on Monday, NK News observed during a visit to the remote island of Yeonpyeong-do. While the presence of Chinese vessels in either North or South Korean waters could be a breach of international law, the two nations’ coast guards appeared to be doing little to stop them. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © 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 And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang

Chad O'Carroll October 10, 2023

Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions

A Chinese-flagged fishing vessel in waters close to the Northern Limit Line | Image: NK News (Oct. 10, 2023)

At least a dozen Chinese-flagged vessels were fishing in North Korean waters adjacent to the contested Northern Limit Line (NLL) that separates the seas of the two Koreas on Monday, NK News observed during a visit to the remote island of Yeonpyeong-do.

While the presence of Chinese vessels in either North or South Korean waters could be a breach of international law, the two nations’ coast guards appeared to be doing little to stop them.

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