MEXICO.-Yesterday, North Korea accused Mexico of "forcefully retaining" one of their ships on coast of Veracruz supposedly under orders from the United States government. This prompted North Korea to warn that they will "take the necessary measures" to guarantee the release of Mu Du Bong, located thirteen kilometers North East of Tuxpan with 33 crew members aboard, according to satellite data from last year.

North Korea's UN representative, An Myong Hun, threatened that: "The detainment of Mu Du Bong is a flagrant violation of North Korea's sovereignty and we will take the necessary measures so this ship can sail off immediately."

Mu Du Bong arrived in Mexico from Cuba on July 14th, 2014 running ashore after hitting a reef on Mexican territory, which damaged 3,000 meters along the ship's extension.

During that time, a group from the UN inspected the ship, determining that it was property of a company which was subject to UN punishments: The Ocean Maritime Management Company, "was punished" for carrying hidden weapons among the tons of Cuban sugar.

However, An Myong Hun denied any relation to the company and pointed out that the North Korean Government has already paid Mexico a considerable amount to repair any damage caused to the reef, which is why the demand the ship's immediate release.

Upon such statements, the Security Council assured that they will upon up proper investigations. If the ship is proven to have no ties with the company charged with weapon smuggling, they will release Mu Du Bong, nonetheless at the time being, Mexico has the right to keep it just where it is.

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