May 15, 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

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA

Test is the first of its kind by the DPRK since November

Leo ByrneLeo Byrne | Oliver HothamApril 17, 2019
News

Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit

Trump is "fully prepared to have a third summit if he can get a real deal," Bolton says

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 17, 2019
News

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port

Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 16, 2019
News

Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN

Though exports fell below highs seen in the previous months

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 15, 2019
News

Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China

The Hua Fu last broadcast its position headed for the Chinese coast

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 12, 2019
News

U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon

President says there "are smaller deals that maybe could happen," however

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Leo ByrneApril 11, 2019
News

Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime

U.S. Secretary of State also defends Washington's current approach to sanctions and enforcement

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 10, 2019
Interviews

How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time

Former PoE advisor Neil Watts talks shipping, compliance, and the future of maximum pressure

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 10, 2019
News

Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data

Shipment almost totally comprised of automobile gasoline, trade figures suggest

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 8, 2019
News

Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit

U.S. Secretary of State says that all diplomatic channels remain open

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 5, 2019
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