March 29, 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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North Korean ship traffic is resurging, but humanitarian aid still seems stuck

Aid containers meant for North Korea have been held for months at Dalian, once a busy logistics hub for NGOs

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyMay 3, 2021
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North Korea blasts Biden’s Congress speech, warns of ‘grave situation’ for US

North Korea’s foreign ministry also called U.S. State Department criticism of DPRK human rights a “political trick”

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyMay 1, 2021
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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong slams recent leaflet launches as ‘serious provocation’

Kim said North Korea blamed the South for its ‘silent approval’ and will consider ‘corresponding action’

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyMay 1, 2021
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WHO aims to eliminate malaria in North Korea by 2025

New initiative will support fight against the disease, but experts say lack of international staff may hinder efforts

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 22, 2021
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Data reveals North Korean priorities as Pyongyang overcomes COVID-19 trade fears

China exported key fertilizers to North Korea amid growing signs of recovery for DPRK trade

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 21, 2021
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North Korean hackers use new method to dodge security programs

Cybersecurity firm outlines Lazarus-attributed phishing attempt in recent report

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 20, 2021
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China-North Korea trade rises for the first time in months 

Official trade between the two countries rose to $14.3 million in March 2021, according to new Chinese government data

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 19, 2021
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North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency while skimming credit cards: Report

Group-IB’s analysis of a Lazarus CC-skimming campaign also revealed malware designed to steal BTC, ETH

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 16, 2021
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Russian ambassador: North Korea faces ‘tough’ times, but famine is ‘unlikely’

Ambassador Alexander Matsegora weighs in on North Korean food prices, supply shortages and dropoffs to trade

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 15, 2021
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North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales

At least five North Korea-linked ships took turns at Longkou Port for possible sales between March 29 and April 13

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyApril 14, 2021
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