Japan hints at inspection of N. Korean cargo-passenger ship

Japan hints at inspection of N. Korean cargo-passenger ship

NIGATA, Japan - File photo taken in November 2001 shows the North Korean cargo-passenger ship Man Gyong Bong sailing into the port of Niigata on the Sea of Japan. The Japanese government indicated Dec. 6 it may inspect the ship amid growing concern that it may carry controversial material such as illegal drugs.

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