Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
Container shipping restarts at North Korea’s Rason Port as infamous ferry docks
Trade at Rason SEZ on rise with first container shipping in 5 years, while Mangyongbong-92 in for possible upgrades
October 12, 2023
Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports
Valiant’s appearance in DPRK ports may indicate ship’s purchase of or attempt to smuggle fossils or arms, experts say
October 11, 2023
Chinese boats spotted fishing in North Korean waters likely violating sanctions
Experts suggest companies operating vessels in waters close to Northern Limit Line bought fishing rights from Pyongyang
October 10, 2023
North Korea still isolating imports after easing visitor restrictions: Imagery
Authorities appear to be quarantining items for one week near Chinese border in sign DPRK still fears COVID spread
September 29, 2023
Driving change in North Korea through people, not the regime – Ep. 308
Sokeel Park of Liberty in North Korea discusses need to focus more on DPRK citizens and not just country’s nukes
September 27, 2023
Famous North Korean ferry makes rare visit to port nearest to Russia
NK News analysis shows Mangyongbong-92 at Rajin port, in sign it could transport goods or people between two countries
September 25, 2023
Timeline: From a historic summit to North Korea’s second failed satellite launch
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 – Aug. 31, 2023
September 1, 2023
Chinese ships appears to join race to recover North Korean space rocket wreckage
Data shows unusual vessel movement near splashdown zones, and experts say Beijing may have own reasons to fish up debris
August 30, 2023
North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
DPRK magazine implies Mihyang Shipping acquired vessels, which experts call likely attempt to make ships appear clean
August 17, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
August 16, 2023
