May 10, 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

No disagreement between U.S. and China on N. Korea: Tillerson

The U.S. Secretary of State says the two countries have shared objectives

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 9, 2017
News

N. Korean diplomat says sanctions affecting vulnerable families, women’s rights

DPRK ambassador to the UN says international restrictions block medical equipment deliveries

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 8, 2017
News

North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Visit is second by the Kum Dae in less than three weeks

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 7, 2017
News

North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban

UN resolutions allow some trade to continue for 90 days after sanctions adoption

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 7, 2017
News

North Korean seafood exports to China drop to zero in September

DPRK rice purchases from China also saw a sharp decrease in the same month

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 3, 2017
News

Trump will push countries to “do more” on North Korea during Asia trip: McMaster

White House security adviser says time is "running out" to denuclearize North Korea

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 2, 2017
News

North Korea-linked ship was owned by Chinese state-run company: report

Ownership may have breached UN resolutions on involvement with DPRK vessels

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneNovember 1, 2017
News

Thae Yong Ho assesses Kim Jong Un’s pursuit of nuclear weapons

Former diplomat speaks at first public event in the U.S. since 2016 defection

Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald | Leo ByrneOctober 31, 2017
Analysis

North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September

Shipments were higher overall, however, thanks to a large purchase of a different fuel type

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 31, 2017
News

UK blames North Korea for WannaCry ransomware attack

NAO report says attack caused significant disruption to the country's National Health Service

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneOctober 27, 2017
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