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Leo Byrne

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In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
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In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit

Traffic suggests DPRK's smuggling operations continue

In rare move, North Korean tankers increasingly broadcast locations in transit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 31, 2019
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says

Test-launch is the second such exercise by the DPRK this month

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles from east coast, South Korea says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne | Oliver Hotham July 30, 2019
North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
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North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows

DPRK also bought fewer food products from its neighbor in June, data shows

North Korea exports to China fall to yearly lows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 30, 2019
Special Rep. Biegun will accompany Pompeo at this week’s ASEAN forum, U.S. says

Special Rep. Biegun will accompany Pompeo at this week’s ASEAN forum, U.S. says

Washington yet to confirm dates for planned working-level talks with Pyongyang, however

Special Rep. Biegun will accompany Pompeo at this week’s ASEAN forum, U.S. says
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 29, 2019
OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam

OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam

Kim Su Il worked for North Korea's Munitions Industry Department

OFAC designates North Korean national working in Vietnam
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 29, 2019
Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital
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Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital

Lowering consumer prices could indicate healthy supplies

Diesel prices drop in the North Korean capital
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 26, 2019
Washington urges North Korea to refrain from further missile tests

Washington urges North Korea to refrain from further missile tests

U.S. State Department says it wants to continue working-level negotiations

Washington urges North Korea to refrain from further missile tests
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 25, 2019
Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
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Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows

No discernible downturn in traffic following December 2017 passage of Resolution 2397

Oil tanker numbers at Nampho not impacted by sanctions, analysis shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 24, 2019
North Korea launches two projectiles from near Wonsan: South Korean military

North Korea launches two projectiles from near Wonsan: South Korean military

ROK JCS says missiles launched at 0534 and 0557 KST

North Korea launches two projectiles from near Wonsan: South Korean military
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne | Oliver Hotham July 24, 2019
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