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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North Korean businesses thrived in Africa despite the pressure of UN sanctions
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North Korean businesses thrived in Africa despite the pressure of UN sanctions

A draft U.N. Panel of Experts report suggests North Koreans were working in Senegal and the Democratic Republic of Congo

North Korean businesses thrived in Africa despite the pressure of UN sanctions
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 12, 2021
US tycoon wants to pour money into North Korea, but says he has no path forward

US tycoon wants to pour money into North Korea, but says he has no path forward

Investor Jim Rogers has a vague vision for investing in DPRK tourism, but says he can’t do “anything except watch”

US tycoon wants to pour money into North Korea, but says he has no path forward
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 11, 2021
North Korean hackers stole $316 million in less than two years, UN report says
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North Korean hackers stole $316 million in less than two years, UN report says

One DPRK cyberattack stole an estimated $275 million to $281 million in Sept. 2020

North Korean hackers stole $316 million in less than two years, UN report says
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 10, 2021
Australian man pleads guilty after trying to sell missiles for North Korea
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Australian man pleads guilty after trying to sell missiles for North Korea

Chan Han Choi pleaded guilty to two counts of violating U.N. and Australian sanctions against the DPRK

Australian man pleads guilty after trying to sell missiles for North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 10, 2021
DPRK hackers used unknown Internet Explorer bug in attack on security analysts
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DPRK hackers used unknown Internet Explorer bug in attack on security analysts

Days after Google disclosed cyber campaign, South Korean firm finds criminals used zero-day in Internet Explorer

DPRK hackers used unknown Internet Explorer bug in attack on security analysts
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 8, 2021
Korean-Australian faces court for alleged North Korea arms deals
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Korean-Australian faces court for alleged North Korea arms deals

Naturalized Australian citizen pled not guilty during first hearing after arrest more than three years ago

Korean-Australian faces court for alleged North Korea arms deals
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 8, 2021
North Korea’s economy is suffering from self-imposed lockdown
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North Korea’s economy is suffering from self-imposed lockdown

KITA report says DPRK markets have shrunk and production dropped due to lack of imports

North Korea’s economy is suffering from self-imposed lockdown
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy | Won-Gi Jung February 5, 2021
North Korea moves to complete new oil terminal despite UN cap on fuel imports
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North Korea moves to complete new oil terminal despite UN cap on fuel imports

Rapid construction of three storage tanks and support buildings at Nampho port finished in 2020, satellite images show

North Korea moves to complete new oil terminal despite UN cap on fuel imports
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Joseph Byrne | Min Chao Choy February 2, 2021
North Korea likely continued smuggling coal in January despite border lockdown
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North Korea likely continued smuggling coal in January despite border lockdown

Known North Korean vessels, which frequented a coal-smuggling hotspot in summer 2020, reappeared last month

North Korea likely continued smuggling coal in January despite border lockdown
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy February 1, 2021
COVID-19 outbreak in Chinese borderlands poses a threat to North Koreans

COVID-19 outbreak in Chinese borderlands poses a threat to North Koreans

The Jilin province area had 473 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Jan. 29, just 60 miles from the DPRK-China border

COVID-19 outbreak in Chinese borderlands poses a threat to North Koreans
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy January 29, 2021
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