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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter.

News

UNICEF calls for $16.5 million in donations for North Korea

Request is $1.5 million lower than last year, despite widespread flooding in DPRK's north-east

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 6, 2017
News

Two previously sanctioned N.Korea-linked ships return to service

One of the vessels formerly had close ties to a North Korean weapons smuggler

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 3, 2017
Analysis

Despite economic slowdown, China-N. Korea trade rebounded in 2016

The DPRK increased exports of coal and ores in 2016, in potentially multiple breaches of UN sanctions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneFebruary 3, 2017
News

U.S. Senate expert hearing covers N. Korea sanctions, China, military

Nicholas Eberstadt and Scott Snyder call for tougher approach on China

Hamish MacdonaldHamish Macdonald | Leo ByrneJanuary 31, 2017
News

UN publishes new five year strategic framework for N. Korea

Updated objectives highlight four key areas for UN agencies in country to prioritize

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJanuary 30, 2017
Analysis

North Korean fuel spending hits yearly high in December

Though DPRK importers are spending more on a different category of fuel

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJanuary 28, 2017
News

Beijing says it’s ‘in line’ with obligations on N. Korean coal

Foreign ministry claim comes after Chinese trade data shows no reduction in coal imports

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJanuary 26, 2017
Analysis

Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ

Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJanuary 25, 2017
News

Satellite imagery confirms Chinese oil rig in N. Korea’s EEZ

Pictures taken in 2015 indicate more frequent oil exploration in DPRK waters

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJanuary 25, 2017
Evergreen

Running out of options, North Korea-linked ships change to Fijian flags

Fiji authorities deny issuing the flags, calling the registrations "fraudulent and illegal"

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneJanuary 18, 2017
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