The US Department of Justice said it seized the 'Wise Honest,' one of North Korea's largest, accusing it of coal shipments that violate UN sanctions.
An undated photo from the US Department of Justice shows"Wise Honest," a North Korean cargo ship, that the US has now seized.Pyongyang said the US committed an"unlawful brutal robbery" by seizing a North Korean cargo ship over alleged sanctions violations.
, KCNA, on Tuesday demanded that the US return the ship immediately, and accused the US of violating agreements between the two countries. Assistant Attorney General Demers called the"Wise Honest" a"sanctions-busting ship," and said the US would ensure that North Korea complies with the international sanctions, which include bans on exporting lead and coal in an effort to stop North Korea funding its weapons programs.
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