News Alert: U.S. seizes North Korean coal ship, accuses Pyongyang of violating sanctions

Justice Department officials confirmed the vessel, "Wise Honest," is approaching U.S. territorial waters, with coordination of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Coast Guard. Officials said it was the first time the U.S. has seized a North Korean cargo vessel for violating international sanctions, and it marks an escalation of U.S. government pressure on Kim Jong Un, even as President Trump has spoken glowingly of the North Korean leader.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert May 9, 12:27 PM     U.S. seizes North Korean coal ship, accuses Pyongyang of violating sanctions Justice Department officials confirmed the vessel, "Wise Honest," is approaching U.S. territorial waters, with coordination of the U.S. Marshals Service and the Coast Guard. Officials said it was the first time the U.S. has seized a North Korean cargo vessel for violating international sanctions, and it marks an escalation of U.S. government pressure on Kim Jong Un, even as President Trump has spoken glowingly of the North Korean leader. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071