According to a source familiar with North Korean affairs, a North Korean cargo ship sailing in the West Sea since late February with its Automatic Identification System (AIS) turned off collided with a Chinese vessel on March 13, 2025. Adverse weather conditions made it difficult for the Chinese ship to detect the North Korean vessel in time.
As a result, the North Korean ship sank, with reports indicating that 15 to 20 crew members lost their lives. The Chinese vessel had only minor damage. To evade international sanctions, the vessel frequently operated with its AIS turned off. Experts...
