Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
July 22, 2020
North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling
False identities are providing cover for DPRK ships on the Nampho-Zhoushan route to smuggle coal, despite sanctions
July 21, 2020
North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’
World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June
July 21, 2020
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019
July 17, 2020
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping
July 17, 2020
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay
July 13, 2020
North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News
June 30, 2020
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement
June 12, 2020
Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices
Move could hit North Korea's international fleet, 7.7% of which flies under the Central American nation's flag
June 1, 2020
North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
UN sanctions would still require Seoul to exercise due diligence and inspect DPRK vessels, however
May 22, 2020
