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Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says

Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says

DPRK diplomat reportedly sought to acquire tank parts and drones, smuggle them through Africa and China

Czech gov’t foiled North Korean arms smuggling plot, intelligence service says
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham January 29, 2020
Sanctioned North Korean tanker seen conducting ship-to-ship transfers: Japan

Sanctioned North Korean tanker seen conducting ship-to-ship transfers: Japan

Nam San 8 was photographed hooked up to small unknown vessel two days in a row in mid-December

Sanctioned North Korean tanker seen conducting ship-to-ship transfers: Japan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2019
Vietnamese oil tanker which visited N. Korea seized by Malaysian commando unit
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Vietnamese oil tanker which visited N. Korea seized by Malaysian commando unit

Only one crew member found after 5000-tonne vessel seized, others reportedly returned to respective countries

Vietnamese oil tanker which visited N. Korea seized by Malaysian commando unit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2019
North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport

Russia’s deputy transport minister in Pyongyang talks pushed for rail container shipments from South Korea to begin

North Korea and Russia sign new protocol on cross-border rail transport
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 15, 2019
Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says

Chief Engineer of the Jang Jin Gang lauded as hero for prioritizing rescue of Kim portraits as ship sank

Suspected sanctions-busting cargo ship sank in October, North Korean media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 11, 2019
Wise Honest handed over to U.S. authorities in new judgment of forfeiture: DOJ

Wise Honest handed over to U.S. authorities in new judgment of forfeiture: DOJ

Treasury Department ordered by court to dispose of the sanctions-evading ship

Wise Honest handed over to U.S. authorities in new judgment of forfeiture: DOJ
Jacob Fromer
Jacob Fromer October 21, 2019
U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
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U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant

The vessel stopped signaling location after its arrival in the area

U.S.-sanctioned ship arrives in port near Chinese coal power plant
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2019
UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast
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UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast

Tanker has been involved in both ship to ship transfers and direct deliveries to the DPRK

UN-sanctioned oil tanker with ties to North Korea appears near Chinese coast
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 15, 2019
North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai
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North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai

The case is the latest in a series of unusual DPRK vessel broadcasts and voyages

North Korean ship sails with Kiribati flag, loiters near Shanghai
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 10, 2019
North Korean ship seized for sanctions violations leaves American Samoa

North Korean ship seized for sanctions violations leaves American Samoa

Wise Honest has been scrapped, with proceeds going to parents of Otto Warmbier: media

North Korean ship seized for sanctions violations leaves American Samoa
Oliver Hotham
Oliver Hotham October 9, 2019
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