Monday, May 20, 2013

L.A. Times - Asia: North Korea seizes another Chinese fishing boat, crew

L.A. Times - Asia
Headlines from latimes.com
thumbnail North Korea seizes another Chinese fishing boat, crew
May 21st 2013, 01:30

The captors demand a ransom of nearly $100,000 for the boat and 16 Chinese crew members, according to reports.

DALIAN, China — Among fishermen in this historic seaport city, the danger of steering their boats near North Korean waters is well known. North Koreans took three Chinese ships and their crews hostage a year ago, and Chinese maritime officials have repeatedly warned fishing operators over the last several years that they would be slapped with heavy fines if they got too close.

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