May 06, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Min Chao Choy

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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New US Army manual on North Korea uses old nuclear weapon estimates, experts say

Many media organizations were quick to play up the manual’s contents, but most of it is old news, according to analysts

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 27, 2020
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Canned pineapple, chocolate and bus tires: July’s Chinese exports to North Korea

The DPRK bought a more diverse range of items in July, meaning the country might be more confident about its food supply

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 26, 2020
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North Korea may be preparing to illegally export sand, satellite imagery shows

The United Nations banned North Korea from exporting “earth and stone” products since 2017

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 25, 2020
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Why Seoul’s dream to barter for North Korean booze may soon fall apart

If supply chains involve previously sanctioned entities, then even barter trade would be blocked by U.N. sanctions

Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim | Min Chao ChoyAugust 24, 2020
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China opens new customs office along border with North Korea

The Changbaishan Customs Office will handle the only Sino-DPRK land passage at Shuangmu Peak land port

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 21, 2020
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North Koreans launder money through an illegal bank account in Congo

DPRK citizens Pak Hwa Song and Hwang Kil Su set up shop in Congo and worked on construction projects, report says

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 20, 2020
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Expensive taste? North Korea caught illegally importing luxury Mercedes cars

North Korea is violating sanctions by using advanced smuggling networks to acquire even more rare, custom-armored rides

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 20, 2020
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North Korean IT workers are illegally making big money abroad: Investigation

IT workers under the Munitions Industry Department likely raised over $1.2 million in 2019: UN report

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 18, 2020
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More than 6,000 hackers are working for North Korea worldwide, report says

A U.S. Army Techniques Publication manual details the scale of North Korea's antagonistic cyber units

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 17, 2020
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North Korean fishermen charged with assault 11 months into Russian detention

The 14 are the last of 17 fishermen to be charged after being arrested and detained since September 2019

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 14, 2020
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