Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
Report shows exchange twice exceeded UN cap in what expert called barter deal for weapons
November 22, 2024
North Korea in October 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to October 31, 2024
November 4, 2024
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Kum Ya has anchored outside Vladivostok for two months since visiting Rason, a key hub for DPRK weapons shipments
October 15, 2024
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine
October 10, 2024
North Korea has sent over 13K containers of weapons to Russia, Seoul says
Estimate is up from 7K containers in March and means DPRK may have sent 6M artillery shells for use against Ukraine
August 28, 2024
In first, North Korea registers 13 military submarines with UN maritime agency
Registration with International Maritime Organization signals plans to show off vessels through port calls, expert says
August 28, 2024
New Zealand sends ship to monitor North Korean sanctions evasion for first time
Deployment of Wellington’s largest naval vessel comes as German, Canadian ships also begin DPRK maritime surveillance
August 23, 2024
How North Korea and Russia could capitalize on China’s desire for access to sea
Navigating Tumen River would strengthen Beijing’s hand, so DPRK will seek max benefits for giving China what it wants
August 21, 2024
Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report
Deliveries are first via border bridge since 2021, following Russian firm’s restart of coal transshipment through Rason
July 12, 2024
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
July 3, 2024
