North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid



News North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid UN draft report suggests several ships sent coal to China in exchange for aid cargos during second year of pandemic Chad O'Carroll February 21, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News (file) \| North Korean ship near China, 2017 At least nine ships suspected of illegally exporting coal from North Korea to China collected humanitarian cargo from the PRC before returning to the DPRK last year, information contained in a draft United Nations Panel of Experts report seen by NK News shows. The maritime activity may explain how North Korea was able to continue importing vital agricultural and humanitarian items at a time of major economic difficulties and an ongoing “food crisis” last year. At least nine ships suspected of illegally exporting coal from North Korea to China collected humanitarian cargo from the PRC before returning to the DPRK last year, information contained in a draft United Nations Panel of Experts report seen by NK News shows. The maritime activity may explain how North Korea was able to continue importing vital agricultural and humanitarian items at a time of major economic difficulties and an ongoing “food crisis” last year. 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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North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid

UN draft report suggests several ships sent coal to China in exchange for aid cargos during second year of pandemic

Chad O'Carroll February 21, 2022

North Korea continues to export sanctioned coal, import Chinese humanitarian aid

NK News (file) | North Korean ship near China, 2017

At least nine ships suspected of illegally exporting coal from North Korea to China collected humanitarian cargo from the PRC before returning to the DPRK last year, information contained in a draft United Nations Panel of Experts report seen by NK News shows.

The maritime activity may explain how North Korea was able to continue importing vital agricultural and humanitarian items at a time of major economic difficulties and an ongoing “food crisis” last year.

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