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Leo Byrne

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News

North Korean ship arrives at Chinese port capable of handling bulk

Vessel was formerly tied to sanctions evasion networks in Hong Kong

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 23, 2018
News

Russian imports from North Korea fell to lowest levels in years in Q2

Trade remains far below earlier plans of $1billion by 2020

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 20, 2018
News

James Mattis resigns as Trump’s Secretary of Defense

In resignation letter, Mattis says defense secretary should have views "better aligned" with POTUS

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 20, 2018
News

Ship with links to North Korea’s weapon smugglers returns to South Korea

Vessel used to visit North Korea in 2016, linked to China-based sanctions evasion networks

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 19, 2018
News

Chinese exports to North Korea rise in October

Figures from Chinese customs show exports nearly returning to pre-sanctions levels

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 18, 2018
Analysis

Implementation of sectoral sanctions appears stronger in 2018

Though caveats over Chinese compliance remain in the face of Beijing's reticence to publish trade figures

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 17, 2018
News

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel and its owner are both sanctioned by the U.S.

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 14, 2018
News

New U.S. government report lists N. Korea as “long-range” threat

Report cites North Korea's continued weapon and ballistic missile development

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 13, 2018
News

Iranian lawmaker calls for cooperation with N. Korea to reduce sanctions impact

Lawmaker pushes for additional cooperation in meeting with DPRK ambassador

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 12, 2018
News

MDA successfully tests jointly produced U.S. – Japan interceptor

Improved interceptor could provide additional defense capabilities for North Korean missiles

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneDecember 11, 2018
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