The ship, the Kum Jin Gang, has remained docked at the Semampir Navy base in Surabaya since its seizure 15 months ago. The ship is now in poor condition, having weathered monsoon rains and blistering sun without treatment. In April 2003, the East Java High Court ordered the release of the Kum Jin Gang, which is owned by the North Korean Samhung Shipping Company. However, it seems that more than a court order is needed to raise the Kum J