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Leo Byrne

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Analysis

North Korea-linked oil tanker acquired by UK-based company

8008-tonne Koya was formerly operated by DPRK-backed sanctions evaders

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 20, 2018
News

Russia only exports a few hundred tons of oil to DPRK a month: ambassador

Alexander Matsegora's figures are lower than those reported to the UN, however

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 19, 2018
News

“No rush” on North Korea negotiations: Trump

U.S. President also says "Russia has agreed to help with North Korea"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 18, 2018
News

China, Russia continue oil shipments to North Korea: UN

Accuracy of the data remains a concern, however, given recent leaked figures

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 18, 2018
News

Despite ban, North Korean fishing ship continues to visit Russian Far East

The vessel is owned by a North Korean company called the Wonsan Seafoods Export Co.

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 17, 2018
News

China, North Korea trade much lower in June this year than same month in 2017

Despite lack of trade figures, China's customs agency gives some overall numbers at press conference

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 13, 2018
Analysis

Bright future: how a North Korean ship was sanctioned twice by the UN

Vessel was linked to everything from weapon smuggling to the DPRK's illicit coal trade

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 13, 2018
News

Sanctioned North Korean ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Vessel has changed name, owner since U.S. designation last year

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 12, 2018
News

NATO calls for continued sanctions pressure on North Korea

DPRK also called on to "eliminate its nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare capabilities"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 11, 2018
News

Two North Korean restaurant workers denied entry to Nepal: local media

Pair were reportedly working illegally in a local Pyongyang-run restaurant

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJuly 10, 2018
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