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July 19, 2024

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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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

News

China, N. Korea announce construction of new bridge

Bridge will connect the Chinese and North Korean border cities of Tumen and Namyang

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 16, 2015
Analysis

Chinese food exports to N. Korea continue to fall

Analysis of Chinese customs data also shows North a net electricity exporter to its neighbor

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 16, 2015
News

N. Korea adds more upgrades to main port

New crane capable of moving "thousands" of additional shipping containers per year

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 14, 2015
Evergreen

Court case reveals Chinpo Shipping’s ties to North Korea

Ongoing legal proceedings highlight extent of North Korean involvement with trusted foreign partners

Jennifer DodgsonJennifer Dodgson | Leo ByrneSeptember 10, 2015
News

N. Korea likely behind hacking of South Korean program

Word processing program used by South Korean government probably hacked by DPRK - cyber security firm

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 10, 2015
News

North Korea claims new credit card service

Details thin on how credit card system in absence of supporting financial infrastructure

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 8, 2015
News

No meeting between North, South Korea at Russian forum

Despite missed chance, Russian company announces plan to supply DPRK with electricity by year's end

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 7, 2015
News

N.Korea, Iran to increase trade – ambassador

DPRK ambassador to Iran says North Korea hoping to buy Iranian oil, cooperate on agriculture

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 31, 2015
News

Sanctioned N. Korean vessel becomes regular visitor to Russia

Ship inspection records show regular visits to Russian ports, vessel one of two visiting Russia in recent months

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 27, 2015
News

Flood in North Korea’s Rason SEZ kills 40

Heavy rains started late on Saturday, flood waters also damaged hundreds of buildings, washed away roads

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 26, 2015