April 27, 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

North Korea breaching shipping, trade, and financial sanctions: UN report

The DPRK has also increased the scope of cyber and hacking activities

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 5, 2019
News

Satellite imagery shows major construction outside DPRK’s West Sea Barrage

Construction began in August 2018 and progressed steadily over the 12 months, though purpose remains unclear

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 4, 2019
News

Updated imagery shows abrupt turnaround in trade at North Korean port

The number of containers increased rapidly at the end of August

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 3, 2019
News

North Korean-registered ship apparently sailing “stateless”

The DPRK-registered ship was previously sailing under a Cambodian flag

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 2, 2019
News

OFAC designates Taiwanese nationals, entities and tanker for DPRK oil exports

Oil tanker was already blacklisted by the UN in October last year

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 30, 2019
News

Chinese foreign minister to visit North Korea next week: Beijing

Wang will meet his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong Ho

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 30, 2019
Analysis

The K Morning: the odd voyages of a suspected DPRK coal smuggler

Satellite imagery potentially captured the vessel loading coal before its most recent journey

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 29, 2019
News

Washington “concerned” about North Korea’s missile tests: Esper

Though the U.S. will not overreact, new defense secretary adds

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 28, 2019
News

UK, France, Germany issue UNSC statement condemning North Korean launches

UNSC members urge Pyongyang to return to talks, call for "unity" on sanctions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 27, 2019
News

Satellite imagery shows no activity at North Korean container port

Number of containers at the facility trending downward throughout the summer months

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 27, 2019
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