May 17, 2024

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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter.

News

Cuba, North Korea reaffirm close ties

Havana negotiating with Washington does not necessarily require turning on Pyongyang, experts say

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 17, 2015
News

New unification minister pledges dialogue with North Korea

Minister Hong says he will employ 'dialogue and exchange' to pave way for unification

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 16, 2015
News

North and South Korea agree to cut water supplies to Kaesong

Decision comes after meetings between the two Koreas, as droughts caused reservoir levels to fall

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 16, 2015
News

Generator construction for new N. Korean hydro plants begins

New plants are relatively large and scheduled for completion by end of this year

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 13, 2015
News

Russian energy giant looks into N. Korean electricity project

Gazprom subsidiary to carry out feasibility study on exporting electricity to DPRK

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 12, 2015
Analysis

No oil yet in 2015, but North Korea imports more gasoline

The DPRK took advantage of falling global oil prices in January, buying more gasoline and making savings on diesel

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 11, 2015
News

North Korea, Russia designate 2015 as a ‘Friendship Year’

Move promises further bilateral economic, political and cultural cooperation between Moscow, Pyongyang

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 11, 2015
News

N. Korea opens new bus route to luxury ski-resort

Local media increases coverage on both the Masik-Ryong ski resort, Mount Kumgang tourism zone

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 10, 2015
News

North Korean and Chinese leaders to have summit

Meeting will occur to "suit schedules of both sides", according to Chinese Foreign Minister

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 9, 2015
News

N. Korea to take part in university games in South

Joint team, attendance of North Korea's cheerleading squad under consideration

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 6, 2015