North Korean Cargo Vessel Connected to Sanctions Violations Seized by U.S. Government “Although barred from doing business in this country, North Korea continues to violate U.S. and international sanctions while simultaneously taking advantage of unwitting U.S. companies,” said Assistant Director Brown.  “The FBI is committed to ensuring that North Korea be held responsible for their blatant disregard for U.S. law.  I am proud of the work done by the many men and women of the FBI who pursued this case.” https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/north-korean-cargo-vessel-connected-sanctions-violations-seized-us-government