Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says



News Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says Chief Engineer of the Jang Jin Gang lauded as hero for prioritizing rescue of Kim portraits as ship sank Colin Zwirko November 11, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON CPC_6523 by nknews_hq on 2016-10-03 07:06:42 Correction at 17:00 KST, November 12: The Jang Jin Gang's last known location was previously listed as Vladivostok in March 2018, but has been changed to reflect NK Pro Live Ship Tracking data indicating it was in Nampho in March 2019. North Korea’s ruling party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Saturday details of an apparent cargo ship sinking in October, naming a vessel which a UN sanctions panel has linked to prohibited coal transfers at sea. Correction at 17:00 KST, November 12: The Jang Jin Gang's last known location was previously listed as Vladivostok in March 2018, but has been changed to reflect NK Pro Live Ship Tracking data indicating it was in Nampho in March 2019. North Korea’s ruling party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Saturday details of an apparent cargo ship sinking in October, naming a vessel which a UN sanctions panel has linked to prohibited coal transfers at sea. 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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Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Chief Engineer of the Jang Jin Gang lauded as hero for prioritizing rescue of Kim portraits as ship sank

Colin Zwirko November 11, 2019

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

CPC_6523 by nknews_hq on 2016-10-03 07:06:42

Correction at 17:00 KST, November 12: The Jang Jin Gang's last known location was previously listed as Vladivostok in March 2018, but has been changed to reflect NK Pro Live Ship Tracking data indicating it was in Nampho in March 2019.

North Korea’s ruling party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Saturday details of an apparent cargo ship sinking in October, naming a vessel which a UN sanctions panel has linked to prohibited coal transfers at sea.

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