Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korean ships active in September despite ongoing COVID-19 lockdowns
The Longkou-Nampho route and other Shandong Peninsula ports became increasingly popular after primary sea routes closed
North Korea in Sept. 2020: A month review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 30, 2020
North Korea tested 3,374 people for COVID-19 — all results negative, WHO says
Latest update from World Health Organization says that 31,163 have been released from quarantine as of Sept. 17
At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters
At least seven pairs of DPRK ships share the same Maritime Mobile Service Identity numbers to conceal their identities
Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report
At least 200 shipments to North Korea totalling $26 million tied to Gazprom and Rosneft
Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July
After damaging rain and wind, North Korea is about to face yet another typhoon
Typhoon No. 9 Maysak is set to hit North Korea’s eastern region on Thursday, just days after Typhoon Bavi’s departure
Timeline: From North Korean floods to another round of Kim Jong Un health rumors
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from Aug. 1 to Aug. 31
