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

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China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN
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China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN

Member states are required to report their refined petroleum exports to DPRK each month

China, Russia confirm North Korea oil exports to UN
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2018
Russia increases fuel deliveries to North Korea in December and January
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Russia increases fuel deliveries to North Korea in December and January

Volumes are small, however, and question marks remain

Russia increases fuel deliveries to North Korea in December and January
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 6, 2018
N. Korea’s fuel imports under pressure amid UN sanctions, purported oil cutoff
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N. Korea’s fuel imports under pressure amid UN sanctions, purported oil cutoff

China reports no DPRK imports as UN designations hit many of Pyongyang's tankers

N. Korea’s fuel imports under pressure amid UN sanctions, purported oil cutoff
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 5, 2018
How new designations highlight the evolving complexity of UN sanctions
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How new designations highlight the evolving complexity of UN sanctions

Complicated designation systems lead to apparent inconsistencies in the UN's own measures

How new designations highlight the evolving complexity of UN sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 4, 2018
Trump, Abe will meet to discuss North Korea in April: White House

Trump, Abe will meet to discuss North Korea in April: White House

Japanese Prime Minister will head to the U.S. for a short summit beginning on April 17

Trump, Abe will meet to discuss North Korea in April: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne April 2, 2018
China cuts machinery and electronic exports to North Korea in line with UN resolutions
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China cuts machinery and electronic exports to North Korea in line with UN resolutions

Though some vehicle shipments continued, in possible breach of UN resolutions

China cuts machinery and electronic exports to North Korea in line with UN resolutions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 30, 2018
Diminishing returns: heat maps show North Korea’s shrinking trade routes

Diminishing returns: heat maps show North Korea’s shrinking trade routes

Data reveals impact of sanctions crackdown over past five years

Diminishing returns: heat maps show North Korea’s shrinking trade routes
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2018
North Korean exports to China fall by 95% over two years
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North Korean exports to China fall by 95% over two years

Shipments to China worth just USD$8.8 million in February, the lowest in nearly a decade

North Korean exports to China fall by 95% over two years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 29, 2018
Washington welcomes Kim, Xi meeting but says maximum pressure will continue

Washington welcomes Kim, Xi meeting but says maximum pressure will continue

State Department says it hopes Beijing will ensure DPRK is serious about credible negotiations

Washington welcomes Kim, Xi meeting but says maximum pressure will continue
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 28, 2018
N. Korean media shows Chinese VR headsets made with South Korean, UK parts

N. Korean media shows Chinese VR headsets made with South Korean, UK parts

Exports would have breached sanctions if they happened after December 22 last year

N. Korean media shows Chinese VR headsets made with South Korean, UK parts
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 26, 2018
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