April 26, 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 Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data

Other food product shipments from China dwindled in the same period

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 14, 2018
News

Talks with N. Korea must include discussion on human rights: UN investigator

UN's special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea asks for permission to visit the DPRK

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 12, 2018
Analysis

On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan

Newly designated DPRK-linked Hong Kong company has sent ships to South Korea and Japan for years

James ByrneJames Byrne | Leo ByrneMarch 12, 2018
News

“Concrete actions” required before Trump, Kim meet: White House

Washington says North Korea has already made several concessions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 9, 2018
News

Tillerson: Kim Jong Un’s change in posture was dramatic

Beijing attributes the DPRK's desire for negotiations to "suspension for suspension" proposal

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 9, 2018
News

North Korea-U.S. negotiations a long way off: Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of state notes positive developments but says Washington will remain "realistic"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 8, 2018
News

Sierra Leone says it is investigating North Korea-linked ships

News follows a report that Panama had deregistered vessels that were then flagged to Sierra Leone

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 7, 2018
Expert Surveys

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Experts weigh in on Pyongyang's reported comments regarding U.S.-DPRK dialogue, denuclearization

Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald | Leo ByrneMarch 6, 2018
News

Trump says all parties making a “serious effort” on North Korea

Though U.S. President also expressed skepticism, saying recent announcements could be "false hope"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 6, 2018
News

North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years

Trend continues downward spiral as UN sanctions appear to take effect

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMarch 5, 2018
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