Another cargo ship seized on suspicion of violating UN sanctions on North Korea
South Korea seized a 2,900-ton cargo ship near the Korea Strait on Thursday on suspicion of violating UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea, sources said.
The foreign-flagged freighter, reportedly carrying coal and iron ore with 10 crewmembers, was en route from Russia to China, presumably via North Korea, when it was seized.
The vessel is now anchored at an anchorage in Busan on the country’s southeastern coast.
“With the vessel’s suspected violation of the UNSC sanctions, relevant government agencies are taking necessary steps in line with the international and domestic laws,” the foreign ministry said in response to a Yonhap query about the ship, without providing further details.
In late March, under similar suspicions, another 3,000-ton cargo ship, DEYI, which was heading to Vladivostok, Russia, was seized in waters off Yeosu, along the southern coast.
The ship is also anchored at Busan Port’s anchorage, with the captain and other crew onboard.
(Yonhap/NAN)
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