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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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North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
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North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk

Vessel was formerly tied to sanctions evasion networks in Hong Kong

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 23, 2018
Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
NK PRO

Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2

Trade remains far below earlier plans of $1billion by 2020

Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 20, 2018
James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

In resignation letter, Mattis says defense secretary should have views "better aligned" with POTUS

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 20, 2018
Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea
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Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea

Vessel used to visit North Korea in 2016, linked to China-based sanctions evasion networks

Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 19, 2018
Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October
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Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October

Figures from Chinese customs show exports nearly returning to pre-sanctions levels

Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 18, 2018
Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018
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Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018

Though caveats over Chinese compliance remain in the face of Beijing's reticence to publish trade figures

Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 17, 2018
Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel and its owner are both sanctioned by the U.S.

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 14, 2018
New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat

New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat

Report cites North Korea's continued weapon and ballistic missile development

New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 13, 2018
Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Lawmaker pushes for additional cooperation in meeting with DPRK ambassador

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 12, 2018
MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor

MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor

Improved interceptor could provide additional defense capabilities for North Korean missiles

MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne December 11, 2018
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