May 16, 2024

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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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

Analysis

UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters

Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 25, 2019
News

North Korea, Russia to deepen ties and cooperation: KCNA

Though North Korean media also warned the Korean Peninsula at a diplomatic "standstill"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 25, 2019
News

Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea

The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 24, 2019
News

Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide

Exact date for the meeting withheld until now at Pyongyang's request

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 23, 2019
News

Kim Jong Un to depart for talks with Putin “soon”: KCNA

No location or date for the summit yet confirmed, however

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 22, 2019
News

Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February

Though exports above average when combined with Russian supplies

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 22, 2019
News

Negotiating team with North Korea to remain unchanged, despite criticism: Pompeo

U.S. Secretary of State insists he will remain in charge of talks with Pyongyang

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 19, 2019
Expert Surveys

Kim Jong Un heads to Russia: why now, and what to expect?

Experts weigh in on prospects for the first DPRK-Russia summit in almost eight years

Leo ByrneLeo Byrne | Oliver HothamApril 19, 2019
Analysis

South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling

A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 19, 2019
News

Washington confirms North Korea’s recent weapon test

Acting Pentagon chief says North Korea did not test a ballistic missile

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 18, 2019
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