Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu
September 8, 2020
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July
September 3, 2020
After damaging rain and wind, North Korea is about to face yet another typhoon
Typhoon No. 9 Maysak is set to hit North Korea’s eastern region on Thursday, just days after Typhoon Bavi’s departure
September 2, 2020
Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31
September 1, 2020
North Korea tested more than 2,700 people for COVID-19 — all results ‘negative’
More than 30,000 people have been put under quarantine in the country, WHO tells NK News
August 27, 2020
North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows
The United Nations banned North Korea from exporting “earth and stone” products since 2017
August 25, 2020
COVID-19 test kits sent by private South Korean group arrive in North Korea
Delivery made via the Dandong-Sinuiju land route in mid-August
August 21, 2020
UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures
The "majority" of coal gets transferred from Chongjin, Nampho and Taean ports to Chinese waters and buyers, report says
August 6, 2020
North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report
U.N. Panel of Experts report details a sanctions violation complaint against the DPRK submitted by 43 nations
August 5, 2020
North Korean ships spotted returning to old coal smuggling routes near Vietnam
The most suspicious ship, the Mi Yang 5, was placed on a banned vessels list by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2018
August 4, 2020
