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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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Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un

U.S. President indicates he is open to meeting Kim again

Trump says he received “beautiful” letter from Kim Jong Un
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 9, 2019
North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
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North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June

DPRK tobacco imports out-pace reported spending on cereals, beverages, and refined oil

North Korean imports of tobacco products continue to increase in June
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 8, 2019
U.S. planning for North Korea negotiations in “a couple of weeks”: Pompeo

U.S. planning for North Korea negotiations in “a couple of weeks”: Pompeo

Recent spate of missile tests not dimming hopes for talks, Secretary of State says

U.S. planning for North Korea negotiations in “a couple of weeks”: Pompeo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 7, 2019
Chinese refined oil exports to North Korea rose in June: data
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Chinese refined oil exports to North Korea rose in June: data

DPRK imports from its neighbor rose to over $3 million in value compared to previous month

Chinese refined oil exports to North Korea rose in June: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 6, 2019
Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
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Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea

Vessel leaves South Korean waters and heads to an area near Shanghai

Tanker which smuggled oil to North Korea leaves South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 5, 2019
North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, South Korea says

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, South Korea says

Two SRBMs launched from DPRK's South Hwanghae at 05:24 and 05:36 local time

North Korea launches two ballistic missiles, South Korea says
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji | Leo Byrne August 5, 2019
Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
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Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery

Images indicate the addition of a catalytic cracker, which could improve gasoline and diesel production

Satellite imagery shows upgrade at North Korea’s functioning refinery
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA

DPRK state media hails successful launch of new "Juche-oriented weapon"

Kim Jong Un oversaw second test of new multiple rocket launcher on Friday: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
North Korea criticizes closed-door UNSC meeting, defends recent missile tests

North Korea criticizes closed-door UNSC meeting, defends recent missile tests

DPRK foreign ministry issues warning to the UN, UK, France and Germany

North Korea criticizes closed-door UNSC meeting, defends recent missile tests
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
Trump admits North Korean tests may violate UN resolutions

Trump admits North Korean tests may violate UN resolutions

But U.S. President downplayed the launches' significance, says Kim does not want to violate "trust"

Trump admits North Korean tests may violate UN resolutions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 2, 2019
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