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Two North Korean oil tankers sanctioned by the UN Security Council have been repeatedly spotted off China's coast, according to public vessel-tracking records from Marine Traffic, reported by Voice of America on 26 October 2026. The sightings raise concerns that the ships may be circumventing sanctions while continuing to operate at sea. The report did not give details of the vessels' cargo or destinations. Sanctions monitoring of North Korean shipping remains a continuing concern in the region.