May 02, 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.

News

US to forfeit $2.37 million in frozen funds from North Korea-linked entities

The unnamed companies helped the DPRK launder money via wire transfers using known North Korean entities

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 24, 2020
News

European Union to impose sanctions on North Korean companies due to cyberattacks

EU to impose first-ever cybersanctions on Chinese, Russian and North Korean entities by end of July, say insiders

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 22, 2020
News

SCN Singapore secretary fined $4,300 for sourcing luxury goods to North Korea

Lam Hon Lan pled guilty to charges under Singapore’s United Nations Act for sourcing nearly $60,000 in luxury items

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 21, 2020
Analysis

North Korea uses eight fake ship identities for post-COVID quarantine smuggling

False identities are providing cover for DPRK ships on the Nampho-Zhoushan route to smuggle coal, despite sanctions

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 21, 2020
Analysis

North Korean coal smuggling route to China rebounds to pre-COVID activity levels

At least 17 DPRK-linked ships traversed Chinese waters as authorities turn a blind eye to illicit shipping

News

UAE tobacco firm admits to violating U.S. sanctions on North Korea

U.S. Treasury accuses Essentra FZE of devising "criminal scheme" to fund cigarette tip exports to DPRK

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 16, 2020
News

Russia stabilizes fuel exports to North Korea after COVID-19 disruptions

Chinese fuel exports to North Korea dipped during the global pandemic, but overall fuel supply remains stable

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 14, 2020
Analysis

Satellite internet in North Korea: past, present, and future

Despite harsh restrictions, top-down trends will likely spread internet access from the elites to ordinary North Koreans

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 9, 2020
News

North Korea imported more Russian horses amid new work on elite equestrian parks

30 horses sent during construction on mansion-complex's new track, harkening back to Kim's 2019 ride up "holy" mountain

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Min Chao ChoyJuly 8, 2020
News

North Korea-affiliated hackers linked to credit card skimming sites: report

SanSec says Lazarus group hijacked retail sites with a “higher level of preparation and planning than most”

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJuly 7, 2020
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