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Leo Byrne

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News

N. Korea asks Iran for humanitarian aid

DPRK ambassador made an emergency request to Iranian humanitarian organisation - local media

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 1, 2015
Analysis

Despite drought, N. Korean cereal imports lower than 2014

Chinese trade data indicate decrease in cereal imports when compared to same period in 2014

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 1, 2015
News

Russian company considering wind farms for N. Korea

Plans to build 40 megawatt wind farms still under consideration, not greenlit

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 30, 2015
News

S. Korea could invest in North via AIIB: Finance minister

South Korea's finance minister says investment possible if 75% of AIIB members agree

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 29, 2015
News

New S. Korean sanctions for arms trade with North Korea

Syrian, Taiwanese individuals entities blacklisted for involvement in North Korean weapons trade

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 26, 2015
News

North Korea’s new airport to open July 1

Kim Jong Un reportedly very satisfied with the new Pyongyang terminal

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 25, 2015
Analysis

North Korea expands its oil tanker fleet

Vessel tracker also shows visit from Russian tanker, indicating increasing shipments

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 24, 2015
News

N. Korea sentences two South Koreans to hard labor

The DPRK's supreme court sentenced two South Koreans to life sentences on espionage charges

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 23, 2015
News

North Korea sends envoys to Russia, Cuba, Africa

North Korean diplomat meeting with sanctioned Russian politician scheduled today

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 23, 2015
News

N. Korea boycotts sporting event due to new UN office

New office will investigate the DPRK's human rights record "cooled down" N. Korean enthusiasm

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 22, 2015