Report: Firms and ships under investigation in link to illegal North Korean trade
SEOUL, Nov. 28 (UPI) – The United Nations and U.S. authorities have been investigating companies and vessels, involved in illegal North Korean trades, Wall Street Journal reported.
Citing U.N. and U.S. officials, the report said that some 40 ships and 130 companies have been under probe with their involvement in illicit North Korean trade activities, conducted in disguise using various tactics to avoid tracking.
Some of the vessels have made 200 alleged illegal shipments of petroleum products and coal. The report said that such illegal trades help the regime stay afloat and maintain its gasoline prices stable despite tightening sanctions.
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