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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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News

North Korean textiles hit yearly highs ahead of sanctions vote

DPRK earnings from textiles grew more than tenfold in eight years

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 14, 2017
News

U.S. State Department says Chinese crude still flowing to North Korea

Fact sheet says 4 million barrels cross the border each year

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 13, 2017
News

Several North Korean tankers return to service

Though activity still low when compared to recent years

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 11, 2017
News

The Philippines bans all trade with North Korea

The country's Foreign Secretary says the move is in line with UN resolutions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 8, 2017
News

North Korea continues work on pier at Nampho oil terminal

The project nears completion despite possible supply issues and impending ban

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 7, 2017
News

Trump says military options on N. Korea not ‘first choice’

U.S. President implies Xi Jinping is taking action on North Korea

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 6, 2017
Analysis

As sanctions loom, North Korean freighters return from Chinese bulk ports

General vessel traffic did not indicate a rush to export designated commodities before the deadline

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 6, 2017
News

U.S., North Korea should refrain from dangerous “rhetoric”: Guterres

UN Secretary General says DPRK nuclear program is the "most dangerous crisis we face today"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 5, 2017
News

Moon, Putin discuss cutting off North Korea’s oil flows

Kremlin continues to stress importance of a resumption of talks, however

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 4, 2017
News

Beijing lodged “stern” complaints to DPRK embassy over nuke test

FM spokesperson declines to say if China was given warning ahead of time

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneSeptember 4, 2017
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