Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
U.S. seizes North Korean coal smuggling vessel held in Indonesia
Ship payments were made through the U.S. financial system, according to the Department of Justice
May 9, 2019
Indonesia has begun repatriating crew of detained North Korean vessel: report
Wise Honest has been held since April 2018, involved in large-scale illicit coal smuggling
May 8, 2019
Tanker owned by N. Korea-linked sanctions evaders en route to smuggling hot spot
Oil tanker owned by well-known members of DPRK's illicit networks
May 2, 2019
Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69
Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon
April 29, 2019
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months
April 25, 2019
Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE
April 24, 2019
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers
April 19, 2019
North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity
April 16, 2019
Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China
The Hua Fu last broadcast its position headed for the Chinese coast
April 12, 2019
Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime
U.S. Secretary of State also defends Washington's current approach to sanctions and enforcement
April 10, 2019
