Shipping
Information related to shipping in and around the DPRK
North Korea conducted more than 1,000 COVID-19 tests: All results ‘negative’
World Health Organization suggests less than 200 have been tested since the last update in June
Italian firm granted another extension to UN sanctions exemptions
Agrotec SPA faced difficulties delivering agricultural machinery to DPRK farms since summer 2019
North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels
At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping
Four months since first approval, shipment of COVID-19 aid enters North Korea
IFRC blames border closures and global shortages of medical equipment for delay
North Korea has now tested 922 people for COVID-19: World Health Organization
255 DPRK nationals remain under quarantine, official tells NK News
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement
Panama threatens sanctions, fines for deceptive shipping practices
Move could hit North Korea's international fleet, 7.7% of which flies under the Central American nation's flag
North Korean ships could be permitted in South’s waters, pending agreement: MOU
UN sanctions would still require Seoul to exercise due diligence and inspect DPRK vessels, however
What the latest U.S. sanctions advisory means for North Korean operations at sea
Expected action by industry players will likely further isolate the DPRK from access to international shipping
Taiwan in compliance with North Korea sanctions, top official tells U.S.
Taiwanese nationals and business entities are frequently named in violation of sanctions against the DPRK