April 26, 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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Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
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Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows

In addition to 25,000 tonne food aid shipment, majority of goods related to construction, medicine

Russian exports to North Korea soared in April, new data shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 3, 2020
North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault

North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault

At least 17 North Korean fishermen are believed to be in detention for nearly 10 months now after a Sept. 2019 arrest

North Korean sentenced to four years in prison for Russian border guard assault
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 3, 2020
Phishing emails targeting North Korea watchers grow increasingly sophisticated

Phishing emails targeting North Korea watchers grow increasingly sophisticated

Ongoing campaign recycles real emails from victims but also deploys original content in good English

Phishing emails targeting North Korea watchers grow increasingly sophisticated
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy July 1, 2020
Secret partner: North Korean in Thailand behind network of money-making entities
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Secret partner: North Korean in Thailand behind network of money-making entities

Nam Chol Ung smuggled North Korean counterfeit tobacco through Southeast Asia and ran popular “Korean” restaurant

Secret partner: North Korean in Thailand behind network of money-making entities
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 30, 2020
Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
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Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows

PRC sent 73 kinds of food products over the border last month, customs figures show

Chinese food exports to North Korea rose in May, data shows
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 26, 2020
North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report

Verified denuclearization of the DPRK remains the overriding U.S. objective, the U.S. State department said.

North Korea “failed to adhere to its commitments” in arms control: U.S. report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health

Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health

Tokyo has "suspicion" about the North Korea leader's health, defense minister Taro Kono tells foreign press

Japan believes COVID-19 has spread in North Korea, Kim Jong Un in poor health
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 25, 2020
China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
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China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates

Figures may signal a return to usual import levels following coronavirus-related dip in recent months

China’s reported oil exports to North Korea return to near-normal rates
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 24, 2020
North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case

North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case

Li Hyon charged with four counts of conspiracy to supply illicit goods to Pyongyang department store

North Korean receives four-week jail sentence in Singaporean luxury goods case
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 23, 2020
Kim Jong Un suspends plans for “military action” against South Korea: KCNA

Kim Jong Un suspends plans for “military action” against South Korea: KCNA

North Korea leader reported to have assessed "prevailing situation," moved to de-escalate rising tensions with Seoul

Kim Jong Un suspends plans for “military action” against South Korea: KCNA
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 23, 2020
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