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Bright future: how a North Korean ship was sanctioned twice by the UN
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Bright future: how a North Korean ship was sanctioned twice by the UN

Vessel was linked to everything from weapon smuggling to the DPRK's illicit coal trade

Bright future: how a North Korean ship was sanctioned twice by the UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 13, 2018
N. Korea likely conducted 89 illicit ship-to-ship transfers in 2018: U.S. data

N. Korea likely conducted 89 illicit ship-to-ship transfers in 2018: U.S. data

White House urges UN member states to cease all refined petrol product exports to DPRK

N. Korea likely conducted 89 illicit ship-to-ship transfers in 2018: U.S. data
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 12, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel has changed name, owner since U.S. designation last year

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 12, 2018
Taiwan charges individual involved in North Korean oil transfers

Taiwan charges individual involved in North Korean oil transfers

Taiwan authorities charge Chen Shih-Hsien over false declarations in oil shipment

Taiwan charges individual involved in North Korean oil transfers
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 5, 2018
North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan

North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan

Tokyo reports continued sanctions breaches and evasion methods in East China Sea

North Korean vessel masks identity, involved in sanctions evasion: Japan
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 4, 2018
Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
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Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018

Some raw material and electronic imports could also breach UN sanctions

Despite comments from PM, N. Korea’s trade with Thailand continued in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 4, 2018
Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
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Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship

Despite deletions, some ships continue to sail under the African nation's colors

Togo delists, then re-registers, North Korea-linked ship
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 29, 2018
China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
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China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company

Vessel had been previously deregistered by Panama, indicating possible UN resolution breach

China providing flag to North Korean ship owned by sanctioned company
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 27, 2018
North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
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North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port

Repeat visits to the port could indicate loosening enforcement pressure from Beijing

North Korean ship returns to Longkou coal, iron handling port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 14, 2018
As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
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As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore

Vessel identified by Panel of Experts for coal smuggling last year continues activities in the region

As summit looms, North Korea’s smugglers sail past Singapore
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 11, 2018
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