News In rare move, North Korean ship arrives in Vietnamese portDPRK-flagged vessels do not typically venture outside of domestic, Russian, or Chinese waters A North Korean vessel arrived in Vietnam’s Hai Phong Port over the weekend, marking a rare occasion of a DPRK-owned ship making stops in countries other than Russia or China. The ship — called the Sinwon — arrived in the city which is located in Vietnam’s northeast on Saturday, and has held position in the region’s industrial port since, the NK Pro ship tracker shows. Satellite imagery of the area and photos from the port’s website indicate the facility is equipped to handle numerous products that would be covered by UN resolutions on © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |