The ship was apparently violating sanctions by shipping in coal.
The vessel was actually detained about a month ago, in Indonesia, but the US have just moved on it. Its one of North Korea’s largest bulk carriers.
US President Trump comments (not directly on the seizure):
- “The relationship continues … I know they want to negotiate, they’re talking about negotiating. But I don’t think they’re ready to negotiate”
- “nobody is happy” (about North Korea’s latest missile launch)
Kim’s new Tinder pal.