N. Korea's port activity jumps fivefold since 2019, suggesting illicit coal trade: report
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Source: South Korea
Published: 2026-06-30 15:58 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, South Korea, Energy, Trade & Sanctions, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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SEOUL, June 30 (Yonhap) -- Commercial vessel activity at North Korea's ports has surged fivefold since 2019, a report said Tuesday, raising fresh suspicions of illegal coal trading.
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