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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter.

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North Korea and UK exchange defense attachés

North Korea and UK exchange defense attachés

The UK and DPRK establish non-resident defense attachés based in Moscow and Beijing

North Korea and UK exchange defense attachés
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 14, 2014
North Korea says racist language about Obama was a ‘proper reaction’

North Korea says racist language about Obama was a ‘proper reaction’

Foreign Ministry spokesman says attacks motivated by Obama's 'unpardonable insult' against the DPRK

North Korea says racist language about Obama was a ‘proper reaction’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 12, 2014
North Korea and Nigeria sign cooperation agreement

North Korea and Nigeria sign cooperation agreement

Nigeria and DPRK agree to share knowledge on information technology in nine point communique.

North Korea and Nigeria sign cooperation agreement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 7, 2014
Chong Chon Gang passes through Panama Canal

Chong Chon Gang passes through Panama Canal

The North Korean vessel caught smuggling weapons from Cuba last year allowed through Panama Canal

Chong Chon Gang passes through Panama Canal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 5, 2014
President Park says North Korea ‘fully ready’ to conduct nuclear test

President Park says North Korea ‘fully ready’ to conduct nuclear test

Presidents Obama and Park discuss 'very tense situation' at joint press conference

President Park says North Korea ‘fully ready’ to conduct nuclear test
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 25, 2014
Increased activity at North Korean nuclear test site

Increased activity at North Korean nuclear test site

South Korea's Defense Ministry warn that DPRK ready for 'surprise' nuclear test

Increased activity at North Korean nuclear test site
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 22, 2014
Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013

Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013

Massive increase occurs as Pyongyang shifts purchasing practices

Data shows Brazilian exports to North Korea soared in 2013
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2014
Drone crashes on South Korean border island

Drone crashes on South Korean border island

Wreckage of unmanned aerial vehicle recovered on Baengnyeong Island

Drone crashes on South Korean border island
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 1, 2014
North Korean ship heads back to Cuba

North Korean ship heads back to Cuba

The Chong Chon Gang reappears in Havana, after being released by Panamanian authorities

North Korean ship heads back to Cuba
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 28, 2014
Parts from U.S., UK and SK in North Korean rocket

Parts from U.S., UK and SK in North Korean rocket

The UN Panel of Experts' report finds foreign sourced components in the DPRK's Unha-3 rocket

Parts from U.S., UK and SK in North Korean rocket
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 26, 2014