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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter.

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How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea

How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea

The odd story of the first floating hotel's 13000 km journey to the DPRK

How Saigon’s premier night spot ended up in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 19, 2014
North Korean delegation visits Italian right wing political groups

North Korean delegation visits Italian right wing political groups

Visit comes just three weeks after an Italian delegation returned from Pyongyang

North Korean delegation visits Italian right wing political groups
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 18, 2014
Iranian foreign minister calls for private investment in North Korea

Iranian foreign minister calls for private investment in North Korea

North Korea's top diplomat meets Iranian counterpart in Iran on "goodwill visit"

Iranian foreign minister calls for private investment in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 16, 2014
Sanctioned North Korean shipping company still operating
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Sanctioned North Korean shipping company still operating

Analysis of tracking data shows that OMM's Chinese operations remain unaffected

Sanctioned North Korean shipping company still operating
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 12, 2014
Inside North Korea’s 2014 Rason Trade Fair

Inside North Korea’s 2014 Rason Trade Fair

NK News takes a look around the 4th International Trade Fair in Rason

Inside North Korea’s 2014 Rason Trade Fair
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 10, 2014
North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners

New legislation citing national security calls for immediate dismantling of WiFi

North Korea bans WiFi networks for foreigners
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 8, 2014
Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes
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Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne August 28, 2014
Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes

North Korea takes Russian oil while China's crude cut-off seems increasingly unlikely

Mapped: North Korea’s oil routes
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne August 28, 2014
North Korean ship near Mexico impounded without proper insurance
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North Korean ship near Mexico impounded without proper insurance

North Korea's Mu Du Bong in uncharted waters as UN and U.S. pass sanctions

North Korean ship near Mexico impounded without proper insurance
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 12, 2014
South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report

South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report

A new report by the International Crisis Group claims that South Korean intelligence services are in need of reform

South Korean intelligence failures could have “serious consequences” – report
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne August 6, 2014