Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Guns and NFTs: UN report spotlights ‘unhindered’ North Korea sanctions evasion
A roundup of NK News and NK Pro coverage of the Panel of Experts’ findings on fuel smuggling, novel cybercrimes and more
October 10, 2022
US issues new sanctions in latest crackdown on North Korean fuel imports
Designation of two individuals and three companies accused of smuggling oil follows series of recent DPRK missile tests
October 8, 2022
North Korean coal smuggling ship reappears after 3 years with stolen identity
Un Bong 2 appears to follow precedent by again flying Tanzania’s colors when moving illicit coal for Pyongyang
October 6, 2022
Tanker tied to North Korean oil smuggling spoofed scrapped vessel: UN report
Investigators say Diamond 8’s latest identity also connected to other ships scrapped after moving fuel for Pyongyang
September 30, 2022
North Korean tankers skipping COVID quarantine to deliver oil: UN report
DPRK ships ‘rapidly’ conducting illicit transfers outside Nampho before returning to port, according to Panel of Experts
September 22, 2022
Canadian frigate embarks on North Korea sanctions monitoring mission
HMCS Vancouver and two aircraft to patrol Indo-Pacific to counter illicit activities supporting DPRK’s weapons programs
September 21, 2022
Taiwanese firm’s ‘permissiveness’ undercuts North Korea sanctions: UN report
Investigators say Cheng Chiun Shipping Agency ‘inconsistent’ about alleged role in illicit oil procurement scheme
September 20, 2022
North Korea scraps massive ‘motherships’ after using them to smuggle oil: Report
UN Panel of Experts identifies new tactic to destroy evidence as DPRK continues efforts to elude sanctions monitors
September 16, 2022
Singapore charges three men over alleged oil transfer to North Korea
Police accuse the men of destroying evidence of a possible ship-to-ship transfer involving a Singaporean tanker in 2018
September 16, 2022
North Korea may be modifying cargo vessels to smuggle oil: UN report
DPRK has been filling ballasts with oil instead of water in likely dangerous tactic, member state tells Panel of Experts
September 14, 2022
