May 03, 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.

Analysis

Russian exports to North Korea remain stable in June, medicine value rises

Staple items such as flour, oil, sugar and fuel decreased slightly while medicines made a big jump in volume and value

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 13, 2020
News

US lifts sanctions against Macao bank accused of North Korea money laundering

U.S. abandons sanctions against Banco Delta Asia after 13 years of enacting them and over a decade of appeals

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 13, 2020
News

UN: North Korea made 33 illegal coal shipments after lifting COVID-19 measures

The "majority" of coal gets transferred from Chongjin, Nampho and Taean ports to Chinese waters and buyers, report says

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 6, 2020
News

North Korea may have exceeded its yearly fuel cap in just one month: UN report

U.N. Panel of Experts report details a sanctions violation complaint against the DPRK submitted by 43 nations

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 5, 2020
Analysis

North Korean ships spotted returning to old coal smuggling routes near Vietnam

The most suspicious ship, the Mi Yang 5, was placed on a banned vessels list by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2018

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyAugust 4, 2020
News

North Korea-linked hackers fake prestigious job listings to target victims

Cybersecurity firm McAfee identifies increasingly sophisticated hacking methods and documents linked to Hidden Cobra

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 31, 2020
News

EU rolls out first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea-linked hacking

Chosun Expo was the only DPRK-linked entity named in the new sanctions, which also targeted Russian and Chinese groups

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 30, 2020
Border Controls

North Korean exports to China rise in June after a steep COVID-19 crash

Reported trade rose to over $9 million, marking half of the pre-pandemic average and the best month of 2020 yet

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 30, 2020
News

North Korean hackers behind custom ransomware attack targeting wealthy groups

A new report by Kaspersky Labs suggests North Korean hackers are following “big game hunting” hacking trends

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 29, 2020
News

Chinese food exports to North Korea exceed pre-COVID levels, luxury foods absent

While China increased exports to 500 items in June, no fresh fruit, meat or elite treats were among the 40 food products

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 27, 2020
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