April 20, 2024

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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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

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North Korea uses “multiple and tiered” techniques to evade sanctions

A report by a UN panel of experts has laid out some of the methods used by the DPRK to avoid sanctions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 11, 2014
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‘North Korean’ oil tanker near Libya unlikely DPRK owned

The oil tanker that approached the Es-Sider terminal in Lybia was likely flying a North Korean 'Flag of Convenience'

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 9, 2014
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Russian development minister to visit North Korea

Russian Ministry of Far East Development signals strengthening of ties

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 7, 2014
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North Korea fires two further missile volleys

DPRK launches another seven rockets from east coast

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 4, 2014
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North Korea fires two more short-range missiles

North Korea launches Scud-C type missiles into north east waters

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 3, 2014
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Detained South Korean missionary admits to ‘spying’

North Koreans allow baptist missionary Kim Jung Wook to give a press conference in Pyongyang

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 27, 2014
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N. Korean and Iranian ministers meet in Tehran to discuss improving ties

Iran and DPRK meet in Tehran and step up dialogue on cooperation

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 25, 2014
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North Korean military vessel enters South Korean waters

DPRK patrol boat makes incursion over Northern Limit Line, retreating after South Korean warnings

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 25, 2014
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Family reunions continue into second day

Family reunions continue into second day with gift giving on both sides

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 21, 2014
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Profile John A. Short: Australian Missionary detained by DPRK

NK News takes a look at the backdrop to John Short's most recent visit to North Korea

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 19, 2014