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Leo Byrne

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North Korea tests “super-large” multiple rocket launch system: KCNA

North Korea tests “super-large” multiple rocket launch system: KCNA

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un oversaw and praised Saturday's test

North Korea tests “super-large” multiple rocket launch system: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 24, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS

Latest launch comes just over a week since the last test

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
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North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts

DPRK vessel has been loitering in the area for weeks apparently without entering ports

North Korean ship leaves Shanghai following position transmission blackouts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 23, 2019
As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
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As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho

Second half of 2017 and early 2018 saw new infrastructure build-up

As sanctions escalated, DPRK beefed up fuel storage facilities near Nampho
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 22, 2019
North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
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North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag

Vessel appeared near Chinese coast, though did not appear to visit any ports

North Korean vessel resurfaces near China with Cambodian flag
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 21, 2019
North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits

Secretary of State also urges DPRK to stop missile testing

North Korea hasn’t returned to talks as quickly as hoped, Pompeo admits
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 20, 2019
North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
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North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data

DPRK imports from PRC likely on course to pass $2 billion in total value by year's end

North Korea imported over $1 billion in Chinese goods in first half of 2019: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 15, 2019
Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
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Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal

DPRK-flagged vessels continue to flout international maritime laws in busy waterways

Sanctioned N. Korean ship arrives near Chinese coast, turns off location signal
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 13, 2019
Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
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Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data

Exports dropped similarly last year, numbers indicate

Sharp drop in Russian petroleum exports to North Korea in June: UN data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 12, 2019
North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS

Seoul describes test as an "armed demonstration" in response to ongoing military exercises

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea: JCS
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
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