May 03, 2024

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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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

Evergreen

How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea

The odd story of the first floating hotel's 13000 km journey to the DPRK

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 19, 2014
News

North Korean delegation visits Italian right wing political groups

Visit comes just three weeks after an Italian delegation returned from Pyongyang

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 18, 2014
News

Iranian foreign minister calls for private investment in North Korea

North Korea's top diplomat meets Iranian counterpart in Iran on "goodwill visit"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 16, 2014
Analysis

Sanctioned North Korean shipping company still operating

Analysis of tracking data shows that OMM's Chinese operations remain unaffected

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 12, 2014
Features

Inside North Korea’s 2014 Rason Trade Fair

NK News takes a look around the 4th International Trade Fair in Rason

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 10, 2014
News

North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

New legislation citing national security calls for immediate dismantling of WiFi

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 8, 2014
Analysis

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely

James ByrneJames Byrne | Leo ByrneAugust 28, 2014
Evergreen

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely

James ByrneJames Byrne | Leo ByrneAugust 28, 2014
Analysis

North Korean ship near Mexico impounded without proper insurance

North Korea's Mu Du Bong in uncharted waters as UN and U.S. pass sanctions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 12, 2014
News

South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report

A new report by the International Crisis Group claims that South Korean intelligence services are in need of reform

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 6, 2014