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

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Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
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Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July

Primary export remains coal, however, valued at USD$9 million over the two month period

Russian shipments of fuel to North Korea continue in June, July
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 17, 2017
China says September trade with N. Korea down nearly 40 percent

China says September trade with N. Korea down nearly 40 percent

Figures compare the trade with the same month last year, though also include discrepancies

China says September trade with N. Korea down nearly 40 percent
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 13, 2017
2.9 magnitude earthquake detected in North Korea

2.9 magnitude earthquake detected in North Korea

Event had "earthquake like characteristics" according to the USGS

2.9 magnitude earthquake detected in North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 12, 2017
North Korean atlas shows Crimea as part of Russia

North Korean atlas shows Crimea as part of Russia

Russian embassy in DPRK says Pyongyang "respects" results of controversial 2014 referendum

North Korean atlas shows Crimea as part of Russia
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 12, 2017
Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister

Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister

In TASS interview, Ri Yong Ho threatens U.S., says North Korea will not negotiate nukes

Trump has lit “the fuse of war” against North Korea: DPRK foreign minister
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2017
N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
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N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures

Cell phones, laptops, and other products remain popular, despite falling trade revenues

N. Korean interest in consumer electronics remains high: trade figures
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 11, 2017
U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis

U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis

Comments come as a senior U.S. general says there is no "risk-free option" for the DPRK

U.S. army “must be ready” to face North Korea: Mattis
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 9, 2017
“Only one thing will work” on North Korea: Trump

“Only one thing will work” on North Korea: Trump

U.S. President says diplomatic approaches on the DPRK have failed

“Only one thing will work” on North Korea: Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 7, 2017
Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports
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Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports

Visits come roughly thirty days after China's implementation of UN embargo

Four North Korea linked ships call in at various Chinese bulk ports
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 6, 2017
North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
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North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo

90-day grace period could allow the trade to continue for now

North Korean textile exports continue to rise ahead of embargo
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 6, 2017
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