May 19, 2024

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Min Chao Choy

Min Chao Choy is a data journalist for NK News and NK Pro. Choy specializes in news and analysis relating to DPRK shipping and aviation movements, sanctions, and cyber-security.

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After months of extreme quiet, North Korean ship traffic is back on the rise
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After months of extreme quiet, North Korean ship traffic is back on the rise

Ships on the east coast might be moving goods around the country because summer typhoons destroyed key roads and bridges

After months of extreme quiet, North Korean ship traffic is back on the rise
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 20, 2020
North Korean imports from Russia sink to yearly low in 2020, but exports rise
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North Korean imports from Russia sink to yearly low in 2020, but exports rise

Drops and rises in trade data come amid North Korea's ongoing COVID-19 border lockdown

North Korean imports from Russia sink to yearly low in 2020, but exports rise
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 18, 2020
Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia

The Kalma 2 ship hit Russian shores during a September typhoon, and a deportation case could be complicating its release

Ten weeks later, a North Korean crew is still trapped on a ship in Russia
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 18, 2020
North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies

North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies

Researchers “strongly attribute” the novel attack on a popular security software manager to the DPRK’s Lazarus Group

North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy November 17, 2020
Hacker poses as defector-politician Ji Seong-ho’s office in phishing attempt

Hacker poses as defector-politician Ji Seong-ho’s office in phishing attempt

The phishing email was sent to the president of the Unification Media Group

Hacker poses as defector-politician Ji Seong-ho’s office in phishing attempt
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 29, 2020
US releases warning on North Korean hacking group just days before the election

US releases warning on North Korean hacking group just days before the election

CISA advises businesses and frequent targets in ROK, Japan and U.S. on common Kimsuky group tactics

US releases warning on North Korean hacking group just days before the election
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 28, 2020
Chinese trade with North Korea painfully low in September, food imports bleak
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Chinese trade with North Korea painfully low in September, food imports bleak

Trade with China dropped 92% compared to the same period last year, largely due to COVID-19-related border closures

Chinese trade with North Korea painfully low in September, food imports bleak
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 27, 2020
North Korea likely violated sanctions with military parade drone from China
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North Korea likely violated sanctions with military parade drone from China

There are at least four ways DJI’s Mavic 2 drones from China could violate DPRK sanctions

North Korea likely violated sanctions with military parade drone from China
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 26, 2020
North Korea shows off new ‘Naenara 101’ smart tablet to citizens

North Korea shows off new ‘Naenara 101’ smart tablet to citizens

The tablet boasts two SIM card slots, plus mobile network and wireless network connectivity

North Korea shows off new ‘Naenara 101’ smart tablet to citizens
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 26, 2020
Lawyer condemns police raid into North Korea friendship society leaders’ homes

Lawyer condemns police raid into North Korea friendship society leaders’ homes

Police investigating two NZ-DPRK Society leaders; lawyer claims it’s because they sent $2,000 to North Korea’s Red Cross

Lawyer condemns police raid into North Korea friendship society leaders’ homes
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy October 23, 2020
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