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Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA

Test is the first of its kind by the DPRK since November

Kim Jong Un oversaw test of new “tactical guided weapon” on Wednesday: KCNA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne | Oliver Hotham April 17, 2019
Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit

Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit

Trump is "fully prepared to have a third summit if he can get a real deal," Bolton says

Bolton wants “real indication” of N. Korean denuclearization for third summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 17, 2019
North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
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North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port

Other DPRK vessels in international waters signals uptake in activity

North Korean cargo ship visits Chinese coal, iron port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 16, 2019
Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN
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Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN

Though exports fell below highs seen in the previous months

Russia continued high oil shipments to North Korea in February: UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 15, 2019
Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China
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Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China

The Hua Fu last broadcast its position headed for the Chinese coast

Sanctioned North Korea coal smuggler heads towards China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 12, 2019
U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon

U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon

President says there "are smaller deals that maybe could happen," however

U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Leo Byrne April 11, 2019
Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime

Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime

U.S. Secretary of State also defends Washington's current approach to sanctions and enforcement

Pompeo says U.S. should keep “a little space” in North Korea sanctions regime
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2019
How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time

How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time

Former PoE advisor Neil Watts talks shipping, compliance, and the future of maximum pressure

How North Korea’s sanctions evasion at sea has evolved over time
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2019
Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
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Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data

Shipment almost totally comprised of automobile gasoline, trade figures suggest

Russia sent North Korea $5 million worth of oil in January: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 8, 2019
Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit

Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit

U.S. Secretary of State says that all diplomatic channels remain open

Pompeo hopes for third U.S. – North Korea summit
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 5, 2019
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