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

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Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China
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Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China

Three ships visited coal handling facilities in Shanghai since Sunday: ship tracker

Five North Korea-linked vessels visit multiple coal ports in China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 7, 2017
Two U.S. aircraft carriers leave waters near North Korea

Two U.S. aircraft carriers leave waters near North Korea

The news follows reports of another carrier being deployed to the Pacific

Two U.S. aircraft carriers leave waters near North Korea
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 6, 2017
UNSC expands North Korea sanctions

UNSC expands North Korea sanctions

New resolution designates 14 DPRK citizens and 4 entities, including the Strategic Rocket Force

UNSC expands North Korea sanctions
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 2, 2017
As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier
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As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier

One of North Korea's primary fuel terminals in the Russian Far East owned by now-sanctioned company

As North Korean oil tankers queue, OFAC designates their supplier
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne June 2, 2017
U.S. says it’s ready to defend against N. Korean missiles “today”

U.S. says it’s ready to defend against N. Korean missiles “today”

Remarks come following a successful missile defense system test on Tuesday

U.S. says it’s ready to defend against N. Korean missiles “today”
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 31, 2017
U.S. testing system to defend against North Korean ICBMs

U.S. testing system to defend against North Korean ICBMs

The missile defense system's last successful test was in 2008

U.S. testing system to defend against North Korean ICBMs
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 30, 2017
North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April
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North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April

Though other sanctioned minerals all fall to zero for the first time

North Korean iron exports to China remained high in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2017
Trump says N. Korean missile launch disrespectful to China

Trump says N. Korean missile launch disrespectful to China

U.S. President added that Beijing is 'trying hard' via his Twitter account

Trump says N. Korean missile launch disrespectful to China
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 29, 2017
Japan, U.S. will enhance North Korea sanctions: White House

Japan, U.S. will enhance North Korea sanctions: White House

Trump says he will prevent North Korea from gaining ICBM capabilities

Japan, U.S. will enhance North Korea sanctions: White House
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 26, 2017
Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
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Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April

Although diesel imports did fall, trade was in line with the DPRK's normal import practices

Despite reported price hike, North Korean imports of gasoline, diesel normal in April
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne May 26, 2017
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