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

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China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
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China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data

Although figures indicate strict enforcement in other areas

China continues to import sanctioned iron alloys from North Korea: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 19, 2018
“Good chance” of summit with North Korea: Trump

“Good chance” of summit with North Korea: Trump

President warns he will leave negotiations if they are not successful

“Good chance” of summit with North Korea: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 18, 2018
Trump gives “blessing” on proposed North, South peace agreement

Trump gives “blessing” on proposed North, South peace agreement

U.S. President adds that summit with Pyongyang still on course for late May, early June

Trump gives “blessing” on proposed North, South peace agreement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 17, 2018
Despite sanctions, N. Korea upgrades coal, oil, and container facilities at Nampo
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Despite sanctions, N. Korea upgrades coal, oil, and container facilities at Nampo

Multiple developments seen since expansion of UN sectoral restrictions in 2016

Despite sanctions, N. Korea upgrades coal, oil, and container facilities at Nampo
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne April 17, 2018
North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
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North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA

Imports are the lowest in four years, though are typically low at the start of the year

North Korean cereal imports zero in February: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 13, 2018
UN humanitarian agencies seeking USD$111 million in N. Korea funding

UN humanitarian agencies seeking USD$111 million in N. Korea funding

Forty percent of North Koreans still lack food security and malnourishment is widespread

UN humanitarian agencies seeking USD$111 million in N. Korea funding
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 12, 2018
Trump praises China for help with North Korea

Trump praises China for help with North Korea

U.S. President says proposed summit with North Korean leader is on track

Trump praises China for help with North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 12, 2018
UK sends vessels to Asia to help with N. Korean sanctions enforcement

UK sends vessels to Asia to help with N. Korean sanctions enforcement

Three Royal Navy ships will be in the region by the end of 2018: MOD

UK sends vessels to Asia to help with N. Korean sanctions enforcement
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 11, 2018
Panama removes North Korea-linked oil tanker from its books

Panama removes North Korea-linked oil tanker from its books

Though vessel may have already reflagged to Togo, in breach of UN sanctions

Panama removes North Korea-linked oil tanker from its books
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 10, 2018
China bans 32 dual use items for export to North Korea

China bans 32 dual use items for export to North Korea

Implementation of some UNSC measures appears to be late, however

China bans 32 dual use items for export to North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 9, 2018
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