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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 uses “multiple and tiered” techniques to evade sanctions

North Korea uses “multiple and tiered” techniques to evade sanctions

A report by a UN panel of experts has laid out some of the methods used by the DPRK to avoid sanctions

North Korea uses “multiple and tiered” techniques to evade sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 11, 2014
‘North Korean’ oil tanker near Libya unlikely DPRK owned

‘North Korean’ oil tanker near Libya unlikely DPRK owned

The oil tanker that approached the Es-Sider terminal in Lybia was likely flying a North Korean 'Flag of Convenience'

‘North Korean’ oil tanker near Libya unlikely DPRK owned
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 9, 2014
Russian development minister to visit North Korea

Russian development minister to visit North Korea

Russian Ministry of Far East Development signals strengthening of ties

Russian development minister to visit North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 7, 2014
North Korea fires two further missile volleys

North Korea fires two further missile volleys

DPRK launches another seven rockets from east coast

North Korea fires two further missile volleys
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 4, 2014
North Korea fires two more short-range missiles

North Korea fires two more short-range missiles

North Korea launches Scud-C type missiles into north east waters

North Korea fires two more short-range missiles
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 3, 2014
Detained South Korean missionary admits to ‘spying’

Detained South Korean missionary admits to ‘spying’

North Koreans allow baptist missionary Kim Jung Wook to give a press conference in Pyongyang

Detained South Korean missionary admits to ‘spying’
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 27, 2014
N. Korean and Iranian ministers meet in Tehran to discuss improving ties

N. Korean and Iranian ministers meet in Tehran to discuss improving ties

Iran and DPRK meet in Tehran and step up dialogue on cooperation

N. Korean and Iranian ministers meet in Tehran to discuss improving ties
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 25, 2014
North Korean military vessel enters South Korean waters

North Korean military vessel enters South Korean waters

DPRK patrol boat makes incursion over Northern Limit Line, retreating after South Korean warnings

North Korean military vessel enters South Korean waters
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 25, 2014
Family reunions continue into second day

Family reunions continue into second day

Family reunions continue into second day with gift giving on both sides

Family reunions continue into second day
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 21, 2014
Profile John A. Short: Australian Missionary detained by DPRK

Profile John A. Short: Australian Missionary detained by DPRK

NK News takes a look at the backdrop to John Short's most recent visit to North Korea

Profile John A. Short: Australian Missionary detained by DPRK
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne February 19, 2014