Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea ramps up coal smuggling at sea near China and Russia: UN report
Member state tells Panel of Experts that DPRK illegally exported 800K tons of coal in Q1, a fourfold increase from 2022
November 6, 2023
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months
November 1, 2023
New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia
October 31, 2023
North Korea illicitly added 14 ships to fleet, mostly from China: UN report
Panel of Experts indicates DPRK has now acquired 52 vessels since 2020 in violation of international sanctions
October 30, 2023
South Korean navy assists North Korean boat stranded north of maritime border
ROK says navy provided food and water to crew who wished to return to DPRK before North Korea towed vessel back
October 30, 2023
North Korean trains in alleged Russia arms deal pass through key weapons hub
Satellite images reveal route of trains carrying distinctive cargo to Rason, highlighting factories that may be involved
October 25, 2023
What Russia could give North Korea in exchange for weapons to use in Ukraine
Moscow has an array of options to pay back the DPRK, from tourism and food aid to assistance that breaches UN sanctions
October 24, 2023
Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation
October 23, 2023
How Russia used lookalike ships to conceal suspected North Korea arms trade
Vessel tied to weapons deals rendezvoused with doppelganger, in likely shell game tactic to throw off sanctions monitors
October 20, 2023
Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
Imagery suggests sanctioned Lady R docked at Rason, after US alleged port facilitated arms deal between DPRK and Russia
October 19, 2023
