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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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News

N. Korean delegation visits Russian army games

North Korea looking to participate in games next year, Russian Ministry of Defense says

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 11, 2015
Evergreen

U.S. Treasury fines American company for insuring N. Korean vessels

Company fined $270,000 but took more than $1 million in insurance payments from North Korea between 2008 and 2011

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 7, 2015
News

N. Korea adds wind, solar at Nampho

The DPRK continues to add renewable power to facilities, though likely only supplement to other sources

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 5, 2015
Analysis

Drought has little effect on N.Korean food imports

Cereal imports from China show small increase, though totals remain far below those of previous years

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 5, 2015
News

Explosion at DMZ injures two

Two soldiers suffered serious leg injuries in possible landmine explosion

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 4, 2015
News

North Korean FM to attend ASEAN forum

No discussion between North and South Korea planned, Tokyo will look to push abduction issue

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 3, 2015
News

N. Korean rice yields down 12%: UN FAO

Food and Agriculture Organization says production of rice, maize and other crops hit by drought

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 31, 2015
News

N. Korean ambassadors add to missile speculation

DPRK's ambassadors to UN, Russia, China discuss North Korea's missile, nuclear capabilities in recent days

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 30, 2015
News

N. Korea resumes imports of Swiss watches

Swiss trade shows DPRK watch imports resumed after one-year hiatus, coincides with opening of new airport terminal

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 29, 2015
News

N. Korean ambassador rules out Iran-style deal

Speaking at a rare press conference in Beijing, ambassador says nuclear weapons are not bargaining chip

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 28, 2015