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North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data
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North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data

Other food product shipments from China dwindled in the same period

North Korean agricultural imports hit record high in January: data
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 14, 2018
Talks with N. Korea must include discussion on human rights: UN investigator

Talks with N. Korea must include discussion on human rights: UN investigator

UN's special rapporteur on human rights in North Korea asks for permission to visit the DPRK

Talks with N. Korea must include discussion on human rights: UN investigator
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 12, 2018
On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan
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On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan

Newly designated DPRK-linked Hong Kong company has sent ships to South Korea and Japan for years

On Liberty: the sanctioned company working with South Korea and Japan
James Byrne
James Byrne | Leo Byrne March 12, 2018
“Concrete actions” required before Trump, Kim meet: White House

“Concrete actions” required before Trump, Kim meet: White House

Washington says North Korea has already made several concessions

“Concrete actions” required before Trump, Kim meet: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 9, 2018
Tillerson: Kim Jong Un’s change in posture was dramatic

Tillerson: Kim Jong Un’s change in posture was dramatic

Beijing attributes the DPRK's desire for negotiations to "suspension for suspension" proposal

Tillerson: Kim Jong Un’s change in posture was dramatic
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 9, 2018
North Korea-U.S. negotiations a long way off: Tillerson

North Korea-U.S. negotiations a long way off: Tillerson

U.S. Secretary of state notes positive developments but says Washington will remain "realistic"

North Korea-U.S. negotiations a long way off: Tillerson
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 8, 2018
Sierra Leone says it is investigating North Korea-linked ships

Sierra Leone says it is investigating North Korea-linked ships

News follows a report that Panama had deregistered vessels that were then flagged to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone says it is investigating North Korea-linked ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 7, 2018
Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?

Experts weigh in on Pyongyang's reported comments regarding U.S.-DPRK dialogue, denuclearization

Is North Korea willing to negotiate away its nuclear weapons?
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne March 6, 2018
Trump says all parties making a “serious effort” on North Korea

Trump says all parties making a “serious effort” on North Korea

Though U.S. President also expressed skepticism, saying recent announcements could be "false hope"

Trump says all parties making a “serious effort” on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 6, 2018
North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
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North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years

Trend continues downward spiral as UN sanctions appear to take effect

North Korean revenues from Chinese trade at lowest level in eight years
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne March 5, 2018
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