April 24, 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 breached sensitive defense network at Russian firm
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North Korean hackers breached sensitive defense network at Russian firm

DPRK-linked Lazarus Group accessed restricted data by using “highly interesting technique,” according to Kaspersky

North Korean hackers breached sensitive defense network at Russian firm
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 26, 2021
Two years later, Trump and Kim’s failed Hanoi summit casts a dark shadow

Two years later, Trump and Kim’s failed Hanoi summit casts a dark shadow

The U.S. and North Korea missed the chance to strike a deal, experts say — and that opportunity may never come back

Two years later, Trump and Kim’s failed Hanoi summit casts a dark shadow
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 26, 2021
North Korean ships return to sea after a quiet COVID-19 winter
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North Korean ships return to sea after a quiet COVID-19 winter

At least eight DPRK-flagged ships were active in Feb. 2021, as well as suspicious foreign-flagged ships

North Korean ships return to sea after a quiet COVID-19 winter
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 22, 2021
Michael Elleman, a ‘top expert’ on North Korean weapons, dies at 62

Michael Elleman, a ‘top expert’ on North Korean weapons, dies at 62

Friends and colleagues remember Elleman as a “great teacher” who once inspected missiles for the U.N.

Michael Elleman, a ‘top expert’ on North Korean weapons, dies at 62
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 22, 2021
Singapore dumped 4,632 boxes of red wine destined for North Korea

Singapore dumped 4,632 boxes of red wine destined for North Korea

Authorities intercepted the shipment and customs destroyed in yet another crackdown on luxury goods

Singapore dumped 4,632 boxes of red wine destined for North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 19, 2021
North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel
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North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel

A draft U.N. report suggests that North Korean ships are disguising themselves with greater sophistication

North Korea is boldly flouting sanctions with ships full of illegal fuel
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 18, 2021
UN declares fuel conversion rate that can help squeeze North Korean nuke program
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UN declares fuel conversion rate that can help squeeze North Korean nuke program

The new conversion rates end confusion over how much fuel China and Russia are officially exporting to the DPRK

UN declares fuel conversion rate that can help squeeze North Korean nuke program
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 17, 2021
‘Presumed North Korean’ caught by South Korean military at inter-Korean border

‘Presumed North Korean’ caught by South Korean military at inter-Korean border

The man was caught Tuesday morning and a probe is currently underway, Joint Chiefs of Staff says

‘Presumed North Korean’ caught by South Korean military at inter-Korean border
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 16, 2021
UN panel calls out North Korea for cyberattacks on defense industries
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UN panel calls out North Korea for cyberattacks on defense industries

Draft report describes malicious emails to panel members and extended attacks against defense sector

UN panel calls out North Korea for cyberattacks on defense industries
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 15, 2021
Data on COVID-19 tests in North Korea suggests rate is worryingly low: Expert

Data on COVID-19 tests in North Korea suggests rate is worryingly low: Expert

Epidemiologist says lack of numbers in DPRK reports to WHO since end of 2020 is “incredible”

Data on COVID-19 tests in North Korea suggests rate is worryingly low: Expert
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 15, 2021
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