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New U.S. government advisory details North Korea’s “deceptive” practices at sea

New U.S. government advisory details North Korea’s “deceptive” practices at sea

Notice calls for industry assistance in countering DPRK sanctions evasion

New U.S. government advisory details North Korea’s “deceptive” practices at sea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 14, 2020
Back to business at major North Korean port as quarantine rules relaxed
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Back to business at major North Korean port as quarantine rules relaxed

Ships now regularly traversing Dalian-Nampho water route, data shows, with an average three-day wait at port

Back to business at major North Korean port as quarantine rules relaxed
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 14, 2020
Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme

Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme

Choe Un Bok heads up influential General Association of Koreans, runs operations out of DPRK's Dandong consulate

Influential North Korean overseas official running illegal fishing permit scheme
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 12, 2020
Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
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Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests

Figures could represent what may be a significant and previously-unreported loophole in global sanctions regime

Some North Korean exports to China resold in EU and South Korea, data suggests
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer May 11, 2020
Three vessels sharing invalid MMSI continue journeys to North Korea’s Nampo port
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Three vessels sharing invalid MMSI continue journeys to North Korea’s Nampo port

Ships particularly active around a ship-to-ship (STS) transfer hotspot near China's Zhoushan Islands, data shows

Three vessels sharing invalid MMSI continue journeys to North Korea’s Nampo port
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 6, 2020
Marine insurance gatekeeper issues warning against business with North Korea

Marine insurance gatekeeper issues warning against business with North Korea

International Group of P&I Clubs urges members to follow "highest level of due diligence"

Marine insurance gatekeeper issues warning against business with North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 5, 2020
North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place
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North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place

Ships seen transiting in and out of Nampho while some remain anchored in latest satellite imagery

North Korean port back in service as some quarantine measures remain in place
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 5, 2020
Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections

Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections

Jordan Cheang owned Benata Business Centre and supermarkets, prior interviews show

Singaporean implicated in luxury exports has longtime North Korea connections
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Min Chao Choy April 29, 2020
Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port
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Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port

Manipulation of AIS data and lack of IMO numbers reflect trends observed by UN

Chinese tankers with fake MMSI numbers appear near North Korea’s Nampo port
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy April 28, 2020
Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang

Despite COVID-19 restrictions, two trucks spotted crossing from DPRK to PRC at Dandong

Amid Kim Jong Un health concerns, calm in both Dandong and Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 24, 2020
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