Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

UN Investigating North Korean Ship Held in Mexico

The U.N. panel that oversees sanctions against North Korea will arrive in Mexico to inspect the North Korean ship, Mu Du Bong, currently being held in Mexico.

The Mu Du Bong damaged 3662 square meters of coral when it sailed into a reef 12 km from the shore, grounding itself in the process.

The ship has ties to Ocean Maritime Management Co., a Pyongyang shipping company involved in attempted arms smuggling.

Ocean Maritime Management orchestrated an attempt to transport military aircraft . . .

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