March 29, 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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North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts

North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts

Researchers find similarities suggesting group linked to DPRK broke into European firms

North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts
Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir

Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir

Former National Security Advisor's book reportedly paints an unflattering picture of U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 18, 2020
White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea

White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea

President Trump cites the continued "unusual and extraordinary threat" from DPRK in routine renewal

White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 17, 2020
North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions

North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions

Vice foreign minister Kim Son Gyong urges bloc to operate on the basis of "impartiality and objectivity"

North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 17, 2020
Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown

Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown

Air Koryo aircraft P-671 flew to unknown destinations on June 17 and April 23

Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 17, 2020
North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

Recap of event calls it “latest punishment measure”, says DPRK “will set the intensity” for further action

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 16, 2020
After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
NK PRO

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service

Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 12, 2020
North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case

North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case

At least three will face court after being held in pretrial detention since September

North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 12, 2020
North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines

North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines

DPRK foreign ministry accuses UN Secretary General of "biased views"

North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 11, 2020
Japanese PM reaffirms commitment to resolving North Korea abductee issue

Japanese PM reaffirms commitment to resolving North Korea abductee issue

Shinzo Abe apologizes for lack of progress in returning Japanese citizens abducted from the DPRK

Japanese PM reaffirms commitment to resolving North Korea abductee issue
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy June 11, 2020