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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
Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea

Tokyo "strongly suspects" illegal ship-to-ship transfer took place, says MOFA

Japan releases new images of potential North Korean sanctions evasion at sea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 4, 2018
Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
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Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port

Visits come at similar time to other DPRK ships heading to a coal handling facility

Second set of North Korean ships arrive in Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 1, 2018
Japan releases new images of North Korea sanctions breach at sea

Japan releases new images of North Korea sanctions breach at sea

Images likely show illegal transfer of oil products to North Korea

Japan releases new images of North Korea sanctions breach at sea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 29, 2018
Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
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Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China

UN Panel of Experts says that North Korea continues to conduct sanctioned ship to ship transfers

Sanctioned and North Korea-linked oil tankers appear near China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 18, 2018
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