Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea tested more than 2,700 people for COVID-19 — all results ‘negative’
More than 30,000 people have been put under quarantine in the country, WHO tells NK News
North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows
The United Nations banned North Korea from exporting “earth and stone” products since 2017
COVID-19 test kits sent by private South Korean group arrive in North Korea
Delivery made via the Dandong-Sinuiju land route in mid-August
UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures
The "majority" of coal gets transferred from Chongjin, Nampho and Taean ports to Chinese waters and buyers, report says
North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report
U.N. Panel of Experts report details a sanctions violation complaint against the DPRK submitted by 43 nations
North Korean ships spotted returning to old coal smuggling routes near Vietnam
The most suspicious ship, the Mi Yang 5, was placed on a banned vessels list by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2018
VIDEO: Despite COVID-19 fears, train delivers cargo across China-DPRK border
Train cargo includes goods covered in blue tarpaulins while the border bridge appears to be undergoing maintenance
China steps closer to opening bridge meant to boost trade with North Korea
The cross-border road bridge was completed late last year, but has yet to open or facilitate trade
North Korea changes its maritime law amid increased fishing, casualties
North Korea is addressing safety issues and becoming increasingly transparent about changes to the maritime law
North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling
False identities are providing cover for DPRK ships on the Nampho-Zhoushan route to smuggle coal, despite sanctions
