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.

News

Pompeo headed to North Korea as Trump withdraws from Iran deal

U.S. President says "America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 8, 2018
News

UN’s WFP director will make an official visit to North Korea

The visit is the second from a UN official since December

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 8, 2018
News

China exported over 2000 tons of oil products to N. Korea in March: UN

Figure is lower than that provided by Chinese trade statistics

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 8, 2018
News

Trump says that venue, date set for North Korea summit

U.S. President also denied reports that he is considering reducing troops in South Korea

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 4, 2018
Analysis

How North Korea’s global exports nosedived in 2017

Low revenues did not, however, dampen the DPRK's demand for foreign-made goods

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 4, 2018
News

China, South Korea allow ships owned by sanctioned companies into their ports

Activity could breach UN resolutions, which call for port bans

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 3, 2018
News

U.S. to push North Korea on poor human rights record: State Department

Comments follow warnings from DPRK that criticism could “pour cold water” on upcoming talks

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 2, 2018
News

Moon asks UN to help verify closure of North Korean nuclear test site

UN chief says he will appoint a disarmament official to work on the issue

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 1, 2018
News

North Korea’s exports remain low in March: data

DPRK increased imports by USD$40 million during same period as trade deficit deepened

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 30, 2018
News

Trump says Washington will not “be played” by North Korea

U.S. President adds that location for summit narrowed down to two possible options

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneApril 27, 2018
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