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July 19, 2024

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Leo Byrne

Leo Byrne

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

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Beijing issued instructions to blacklist sanctioned ships

Document issued to all maritime officials on March 5 noted 'sensitivity' of North Korea sanctions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 25, 2016
Evergreen

N.Korea undertakes large construction project outside of Kaesong

Thousands of factory workers from Kaesong likely recruited to help during 70 day labor campaign

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 24, 2016
News

North Korea to start new internal flight route

Once-a-week route will fly from Pyongyang to Chinese border, despite aviation fuel sanctions

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 19, 2016
News

North Korea outlines plans for SEZs near Nampho

DPRK would like to attract $100 million in foreign investment for an export processing area

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 18, 2016
Analysis

New North Korean cargo ship an increasingly rare sight

Analysis of North Korea's construction indicates steep decline since the 1980s

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 17, 2016
News

N.Korean pistols in DR Congo an ‘outright lie’: spokesman

Congolese government minister claims there has been no cooperation with DRPK since 2001

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 16, 2016
News

North Korea adds new renewable tech for public lighting

New lights on Mirae Scientists Street are latest installment in North's renewable energy focus

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 12, 2016
News

North Korea working on VR technology

New sci-tech complex has VR labs, photos and state-run media both indicate

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 10, 2016
News

North Korea detains, expels BBC news team

Reporting team one of a few to raise hackles due to 'disrespectful' reporting on North leadership

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 9, 2016
News

N.Korea’s Special Economic Zone trade fair starts August 8

Stricter sanctions environment has not affected interest, though some businesses have left Rason

Leo ByrneLeo ByrneMay 9, 2016
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