(* = assist from the US Navy) DPRK sailors (or DPRK flagged ships) have come under attack from Somali pirates three times since October 2007.  In the first attack, the DPRK ship overcame the pirates with the assistance of the US Navy. More here.  In November 2009, a North Korean crew was taken hostage by Somali pirates. I still don’t know … Continue reading DPRK ships (2)* Vs. Somali Pirates (1)