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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

N. Korea releases images of S. Korean ‘spies’ and equipment

Images appear to show recording devices, metal batons, and espionage activities

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 19, 2015
Interviews

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

Former member of the UN Panel of Experts talks to NK News about N. Korean sanctions and financial measures

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 17, 2015
Analysis

UN sanctions do not affect N. Korea’s food, agriculture, trade – Newcomb

Former member of the UN Panel of Experts talks to NK News about N. Korean sanctions and financial measures

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 17, 2015
News

Gazprom exec says N.Korean gas pipeline unlikely

While economically interesting, political climate too unstable for serious consideration

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 17, 2015
News

North Korea repatriates 2 South Koreans

Two South Korean citizens went missing near the Chinese - N. Korean border last month

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 17, 2015
Evergreen

Panama court sentences N.Korean sailors

Ruling overturns earlier acquittal, sentences captain, first mate to 12 years

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 15, 2015
News

North Korean soldier defects to South

DPRK serviceman reportedly in his late teens, crossed the DMZ this morning

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 15, 2015
News

N. Korea allows new half-marathon tour

The five day tour will allow visitors to run at Mt. Paekdu, the DPRK's highest mountain

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 11, 2015
Evergreen

Unofficial financial services emerging in North Korea: Experts

Experts say new 'money masters' leading to sudden economic change, but warn of investment risks

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 10, 2015
News

N. Korea threatens U.S. with cyber war

Threats could differ from standard rhetoric, given recent high profile hacks

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJune 10, 2015