The authorities of South Korea detained a ship, which: as it is assumed: it is involved in violation of the UN sanctions against Pyongyang. This was reported by Yonhap.
According to the report, the displacement of the vessel is 3 thousand tons.
The cargo ship was stopped in the Korean Strait area.
As reported, the ship under a foreign flag transported coal and iron ore from Russia to China through North Korea.
According to the statement of the South Korea Foreign Ministry, the necessary measures will be taken in relation to the UN UN sanctions in accordance with international law and legislation of the country.
there were 10 people aboard. South Korean coast guard accompanied the ship to the port of Pusan.