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

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UN blacklists four North Korea-linked ships

UN blacklists four North Korea-linked ships

Designations include the Jie Shun - recently caught smuggling rocket-propelled grenades to Egypt

UN blacklists four North Korea-linked ships
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 4, 2017
Mattis downplays Trump, Tillerson discord on North Korea

Mattis downplays Trump, Tillerson discord on North Korea

Secretary of Defense says President seeks a diplomatic solution

Mattis downplays Trump, Tillerson discord on North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 3, 2017
North Korean cereal imports from China remain high in August
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North Korean cereal imports from China remain high in August

Higher imports could be linked to poor yields from drought-stricken staple crops

North Korean cereal imports from China remain high in August
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 3, 2017
North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
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North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA

Gasoline, diesel supplies remain limited, though DPRK fuel imports often fluctuate

North Korean fuel imports remain low in August: KITA
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
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How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks

As sanctions on DPRK oil begin to kick in, former petroleum worker exclusively talks to NK Pro

How the North Korean oil trade works: former insider speaks
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 29, 2017
North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier, criticizes Trump

North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier, criticizes Trump

North Korean foreign ministry says it treated Warmbier humanely, despite him being a 'criminal'

North Korea denies torturing Otto Warmbier, criticizes Trump
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 28, 2017
North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
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North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban

Continuing iron shipments could still be in breach of UN resolutions

North Korean iron, lead exports stable before ban
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 28, 2017
Chinese coal imports from North Korea resumed in August

Chinese coal imports from North Korea resumed in August

Trade a possible breach of UN resolutions and Beijing's own laws

Chinese coal imports from North Korea resumed in August
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 26, 2017
OFAC sanctions North Korean banks and bank employees

OFAC sanctions North Korean banks and bank employees

New measures do not include any non-North Korean individuals, entities

OFAC sanctions North Korean banks and bank employees
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 26, 2017
BBC launches Korean language service covering North Korea

BBC launches Korean language service covering North Korea

DPRK government may already be blocking some of the short-range frequencies, however

BBC launches Korean language service covering North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne September 25, 2017
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