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.

Analysis

How two OFAC-sanctioned Chinese companies did business in the U.S.

Case highlights how DPRK's trade partners continue to be able to trade globally

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 12, 2019
News

North Korean coal trans-shipper returns to South Korea

The Great Roc was involved in two DPRK coal shipments in 2017

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 10, 2019
Analysis

Six month time-lapse shows continued activity at North Korean coal terminals

Images show multiple vessels and Nampho and Songnim, with open cargo holds

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 10, 2019
News

North Korean nuclear freeze not “end goal,” State Department says

U.S. Department of State denies Trump administration mulling freeze deal

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 9, 2019
News

No Chinese gasoline or diesel shipments to North Korea in May: data

Shipments return to norm following small fuel export last month

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 9, 2019
News

North Korea imports less oil from Russia in May: UN

Though the DPRK's oil tankers remain active as of June, July

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 5, 2019
News

North Korean imports of Chinese cereals increased in May, data shows

Though the DPRK still spent more money importing tobacco products from PRC

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 3, 2019
News

Syria open to recruiting North Korean labor, foreign minister says

Workers could assist with "construction and redevelopment," Minister Walid al-Moallem says

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 2, 2019
Analysis

Vessels in South Korea linked to older North Korean smuggling networks

Two vessels suspected of smuggling on behalf of the DPRK have been in South Korea for months

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 2, 2019
News

Russian oil shipments to North Korea valued at $3.3 million in April

Figures notably higher than reported shipments from Beijing

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 1, 2019
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