Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea in November 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from November 1, 2021 to November 30, 2021
North Korea reels in cash from fishing permits this year, despite UN ban
Ship-tracking data shows scores of Chinese vessels entered DPRK’s economic zone as fishers seek out cleaner waters
Canada spots 24 suspected ship-to-ship transfers in DPRK sanctions operations
Frigate and aircraft deployed in October detect over 100 suspicious vessels as part of multinational campaign
German warship arrives in Japan to join DPRK sanctions mission for first time
Berlin hopes to counter North Korean nuclear ‘threat’ with frigate dispatch, as China and Russia seek to ease sanctions
North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
Satellite imagery shows major construction at freight storage area that may be converted to disinfection facility
Construction near DPRK-China border bridge latest sign land trade may resume
Documents show work on customs facility continues as DPRK and China reportedly mull renewed freight operations
North Korean fishing boats may be resuming greater activity in East Sea: Imagery
Appearance of fewer vessels at key port suggests fishing is resuming after COVID-19 restrictions
North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
Vehicles moving around trade zone near border as ROK spy agency claims China may resume rail trade with DPRK next month
Vessels involved in likely ‘coal-for-food’ arrangement reappear in Longkou
The reappearance of several vessels not seen for months or years coincides with an uptick in China-DPRK trade
North Korean exports to China more than double to near pre-pandemic levels
September spike could signal DPRK’s willingness to expand trade for first time since the pandemic began, expert says
