May 15, 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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At least 20,000 North Koreans impacted by recent typhoons and floods, UN says

At least 20,000 North Koreans impacted by recent typhoons and floods, UN says

The conservative estimate is likely much higher because of damages seen at North Korea’s coastal city of Wonsan

At least 20,000 North Koreans impacted by recent typhoons and floods, UN says
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 9, 2020
North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
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North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade

Except for Chinese coast guard and fishing boats, only one ship appears active at the mouth of the Yalu

North Korean border ports quiet in August, despite a heavy reliance on sea trade
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 8, 2020
Deported North Korean ship returns to Russia and gets stranded on the beach

Deported North Korean ship returns to Russia and gets stranded on the beach

Typhoon Maysak drove the “Kalma 2” ship to Russian shores just one year after it was deported for illegal poaching

Deported North Korean ship returns to Russia and gets stranded on the beach
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 7, 2020
How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade
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How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade

150 companies in Dandong were behind around 25% of Chinese exports to North Korea in 2016 — roughly $750 million

How a small Chinese city exploded into a major port for North Korean trade
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 4, 2020
North Korean statues are showing up in Africa — and they could be illegal

North Korean statues are showing up in Africa — and they could be illegal

One French-speaking DPRK businessman hopped across countries and brokered potentially-sanctioned statue deals

North Korean statues are showing up in Africa — and they could be illegal
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 4, 2020
North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
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North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route

August ship tracking data supports NGO reports that the Dalian-Nampho sea route was closed in late July

North Korea’s top seaport eerily quiet after rumors of a closed trade route
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 3, 2020
Company pleads guilty to helping North Korea illegally use US banking system

Company pleads guilty to helping North Korea illegally use US banking system

The British Virgin Islands-registered Yang Ban Corporation will pay over $673,000 in financial penalties

Company pleads guilty to helping North Korea illegally use US banking system
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 1, 2020
Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
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Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July

North Korea’s July exports shrunk compared to previous months, which marked a recovery after a steep COVID-19 crash

Accordions and fake beards: North Korean exports to China fall slightly in July
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 31, 2020
US tries to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts linked to North Korean hacks

US tries to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts linked to North Korean hacks

DPRK-linked hackers attacked U.S. and South Korean exchanges, then converted stolen alt-coins to other currencies

US tries to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts linked to North Korean hacks
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 28, 2020
North Korean hackers are turning emails into real-life ATM cash withdrawals

North Korean hackers are turning emails into real-life ATM cash withdrawals

Operation FastCash 2.0 may be combining North Korea-linked hackers and real-world gangs to collect money for the DPRK

North Korean hackers are turning emails into real-life ATM cash withdrawals
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy August 27, 2020
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