Defying tight sanctions, vessels linked to Pyongyang use a large toolbox of tactics to import and export goods like oil and coal—and keep North Korea’s economy afloat. Illustration: Crystal TaiU.S. authorities seized a North Korean ship they allege Pyongyang used to illicitly transport coal in violation of U.S. and international sanctions, the Justice Department said. Officials said the seizure, which was disclosed on Thursday, was the first such U.S. action against North Korea for sanctions violations. The announcement came hours...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 09, 2019 16:42 UTC