Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea in May 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021
June 3, 2021
Junk vessel acquired by North Korea reappears at a rarely visited port
Ship may be part of elaborate sanctions busting scheme linked to Chinese companies
May 28, 2021
Lawmaker proposes a South Korean-version of ‘Otto Warmbier Act’
Experts, defectors say Seoul lacks access to DPRK assets to make this possible
May 28, 2021
North Korea-linked tankers see increased activity in May
Uptick may be part of efforts to evade U.N. sanction restrictions on refined petroleum
May 26, 2021
North Korean ship named in sanctions report sinks near Japan’s west coast
The vessel appears to have been carrying iron banned for sale by UN sanctions
May 24, 2021
North Korean ship traffic is resurging, but humanitarian aid still seems stuck
Aid containers meant for North Korea have been held for months at Dalian, once a busy logistics hub for NGOs
May 3, 2021
US to North Korea sanctions violators: Prepare to ‘lose liberty and property’
FBI wants to send a "clear" message with latest ship seizure and warrant for Singaporean man’s arrest
April 25, 2021
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports
April 16, 2021
North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales
At least five North Korea-linked ships took turns at Longkou Port for possible sales between March 29 and April 13
April 14, 2021
North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021
April 2, 2021
