  Analysis North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian portKum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties  A North Korean vessel known for violating international sanctions recently made a rare cargo delivery to a seaport in the Russian Far East, a joint investigation by NK Pro and the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has found. Vessel tracking data indicates that the DPRK-flagged 6,843-ton Kum Ya (IMO 9004073) arrived at Nakhodka Harbor east of Vladivostok on May 20 and berthed in the port from June 27 until July 13, ending an almost three-year spell of no visits by North Korean vessels to Russia. “This voyage is unusual and appears to be one of the first open visits © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. 
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November 24, 2024
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