Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang
Chinese jets harassed Dutch warship on North Korea sanctions patrol: Netherlands
Beijing disputes claim that jets created ‘unsafe situation,’ accusing ship of pretending to monitor UN sanctions
Legal hurdles to board ships hinder North Korea sanctions enforcement: officials
ROK, EU officials stress the need for greater cooperation to enforce sanctions on DPRK trading vessels funding regime
Cargo ship docks at Russian coal terminal in North Korea for first time in years
Vessel’s visit to Rason port appears to mark first known coal transshipment under joint project since before pandemic
On warship, Dutch military chiefs sound alarm over North Korea-Russia arms trade
Leaders stress global security is interconnected aboard Dutch frigate in Busan on DPRK sanctions monitoring mission
Timeline: From a satellite launch explosion to a volley of trash balloons
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from May 1 to May 31, 2024
Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea
Chinese ships' use of Tumen River could be overlooked area for trilateral cooperation, if the DPRK agrees to play along
Dangerous catch: The fishermen who brave perilous waters on North Korea’s edge
South Korean ships venture as close as mile from border in search of seafood, despite past abductions and high tensions
Russia freighter returns to North Korean port amid new allegations of arms trade
Lady R’s first known visit to Rason in month follows reports DPRK is sending decades-old weapons for use against Ukraine