Seoul has revealed it's been detaining a South Korean ship for six months now on suspicions it illegally traded with North Korea, violating UN sanctions.
Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.
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South Korea's foreign ministry said this is the first South Korean ship thought to have violated sanctions against North Korea.
A ministry official said the tanker has been detained in Busan since last October.
Seoul believes it transferred oil to a North Korean ship in international waters.
It's unclear why the government took so long to disclose the detainment.
South Korean President Moon has been pushing hard for economic engagement with North Korea.
But his projects, including joining the two countries railways, would violate sanctions against the North.
Previously, South Korean companies have been accused of importing coal from North Korea.
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