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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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Talks with North Korea not happening in September: Pompeo

Talks with North Korea not happening in September: Pompeo

Washington not "able to make those happen" Pompeo says

Talks with North Korea not happening in September: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 26, 2019
Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
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Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data

Drop is similar to that which occurred last year, indicating a seasonal low

Russian oil supplies to North Korea fell to yearly lows in July: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 25, 2019
Moon calls for end to Korean War, says South guarantees North’s security

Moon calls for end to Korean War, says South guarantees North’s security

South Korean president hails progress towards peace at the UNGA

Moon calls for end to Korean War, says South guarantees North’s security
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 24, 2019
North Korea must denuclearize to reach full potential: Trump

North Korea must denuclearize to reach full potential: Trump

But the U.S. President only briefly mentions North Korea in UNGA address

North Korea must denuclearize to reach full potential: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 24, 2019
Third Trump-Kim summit will be a “great moment,” Moon says

Third Trump-Kim summit will be a “great moment,” Moon says

U.S. President indicates summit could happen "soon"

Third Trump-Kim summit will be a “great moment,” Moon says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 23, 2019
Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump

Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump

U.S. President adds that negotiations with North Korea might not "work out"

Relations with N. Korea “the best thing” to come from White House tenure: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2019
North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
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North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years

The sharp increase follows a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping in June

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals spike to highest levels in years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 20, 2019
Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor

O'Brien noted that North Korea has taken previous presidents "to the cleaners"

Trump appoints Robert C. O’Brien as new national security advisor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 18, 2019
North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says

Russia says it has detained two DPRK vessels over the incident which left three FSB guards injured

North Korean fishing crew attacked Russian border guards, Moscow says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 17, 2019
Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea

Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea

U.S. President reiterates relationship with Pyongyang is "very good"

Trump says conditions “not ready” for a visit to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2019