April 20, 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

North Korean hackers targeted aerospace, defense companies via Linkedin: experts

Researchers find similarities suggesting group linked to DPRK broke into European firms

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao Choy | Nils WeisenseeJune 19, 2020
News

Trump says Bolton “set us back” with North Korea, slams upcoming tell-all memoir

Former National Security Advisor's book reportedly paints an unflattering picture of U.S.-DPRK diplomacy

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 18, 2020
News

White House renews U.S. sanctions against North Korea

President Trump cites the continued "unusual and extraordinary threat" from DPRK in routine renewal

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 17, 2020
News

North Korea slams “absurd” European Union calls for de-escalation of tensions

Vice foreign minister Kim Son Gyong urges bloc to operate on the basis of "impartiality and objectivity"

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 17, 2020
COVID-19

Rare Air Koryo flight detected, one of just handful since pandemic shutdown

Air Koryo aircraft P-671 flew to unknown destinations on June 17 and April 23

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 17, 2020
News

North Korean media releases first images of Kaesong liaison office demolition

Recap of event calls it “latest punishment measure”, says DPRK “will set the intensity” for further action

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 16, 2020
Analysis

After over three year absence, six North Korean ships appear back in service

Three of the ships are tankers tied to AIS signals from the Korea Strait, indicating bicoastal oil movement

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 12, 2020
News

North Korean fishermen due in Russian court next week in poaching, assault case

At least three will face court after being held in pretrial detention since September

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 12, 2020
News

North Korea dismisses UN “nonsense” over inter-Korean communication lines

DPRK foreign ministry accuses UN Secretary General of "biased views"

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 11, 2020
News

Japanese PM reaffirms commitment to resolving North Korea abductee issue

Shinzo Abe apologizes for lack of progress in returning Japanese citizens abducted from the DPRK

Min Chao ChoyMin Chao ChoyJune 11, 2020