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Leo Byrne

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News

North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port

The trip is the vessel's second to the same area since June

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 3, 2018
News

U.S. helping Pacific Island nations enforce North Korea maritime sanctions

State Department says it's helping shipping registries in the region perform due diligence

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 3, 2018
News

North Korean oil tanker returns to the Russian Far East

Tanker is not sanctioned, though possibly ties to a designated company

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 31, 2018
News

Japan seeks to increase missile defense budget to counter North Korea

Tokyo plans to increase spending from $1.2 billion to $4.9 billion to purchase new systems, upgrades

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 31, 2018
News

Washington is shifting blame on North Korea progress: Beijing

The Chinese government reacted strongly to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 30, 2018
News

Chinese oil product exports to North Korea fall in July

Moscow's figures for June and July still not available on UN's website

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 29, 2018
News

Trump blames China for stalled North Korea progress

U.S. President also appears to contradict Mattis statement on joint military drills

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 29, 2018
News

No plans to suspend additional joint military exercises: Mattis

U.S. Secretary of Defense says negotiations will be "a long and challenging effort"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 28, 2018
News

Seoul to review opening of liaison office with North Korea

Blue House may delay the opening following cancellation of Mike Pompeo's trip to the DPRK

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 27, 2018
Analysis

Business as usual for vessels named by PoE for N. Korean coal smuggling

Ships continue to exhibit gaps in their location broadcasts, in probable breach of maritime laws

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneAugust 24, 2018
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