The claim is based on information provided by two unnamed UN member states, though one has been identified as Japan
The panel, which tracks violations of sanctions measures against Pyongyang, is expected to show in its annual report that vessels carrying North Korean fishing licences were operating in waters between the Korean peninsula and its neighbouring countries.
It is also expected to be reported that more than 15 Chinese fishing vessels were inspected and found to be carrying licences from North Korea, officially known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, during the reporting period of January-November 2018.
It is anticipated that information obtained from fishermen who were questioned will reveal that around 200 Chinese fishing vessels were operating in North Korean waters.
