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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 man accused of money laundering appeals US extradition order

North Korean man accused of money laundering appeals US extradition order

Mun Chol Myong’s appeal began in Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday

North Korean man accused of money laundering appeals US extradition order
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 21, 2020
At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters
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At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters

At least seven pairs of DPRK ships share the same Maritime Mobile Service Identity numbers to conceal their identities

At least 14 North Korean ships disguise themselves in international waters
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 17, 2020
Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high
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Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high

Accordions and their accessories made up more than 60% of July’s $246,000 export value

Accordions and chairs? North Korea’s July exports to Russia hit an all-year high
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 16, 2020
‘The most colorful city I’ve ever been to’: New map explores Pyongyang design

‘The most colorful city I’ve ever been to’: New map explores Pyongyang design

A critic and photographer documents North Korean architecture in a rare, independently-produced travel guide 

‘The most colorful city I’ve ever been to’: New map explores Pyongyang design
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 15, 2020
Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening
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Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening

Grain aid made up 85% of exports for July 2020, but medical products were the second largest category by value

Russia exports more medical goods to North Korea ahead of major hospital opening
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 14, 2020
US charges North Korean father-daughter team with fraud and money laundering

US charges North Korean father-daughter team with fraud and money laundering

One of the North Koreans charged was once a suspect in Kim Jong Nam’s assassination

US charges North Korean father-daughter team with fraud and money laundering
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 13, 2020
Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year

Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year

The volume of aid is the same as April’s delivery, likely approved before recent typhoons hit

Russia delivers 25,000 tons of aid to North Korea in second shipment of year
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 13, 2020
US accuses two HK firms of selling $300M+ of American tech to North Korea

US accuses two HK firms of selling $300M+ of American tech to North Korea

Couple used front companies to acquire millions of dollars worth of U.S. telecommunications equipment for North Korea

US accuses two HK firms of selling $300M+ of American tech to North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 12, 2020
Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report
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Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report

At least 200 shipments to North Korea totalling $26 million tied to Gazprom and Rosneft

Russian fuel giants source of oil worth millions to the DPRK in 2018-19: report
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 11, 2020
Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
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Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens

Ships disappear from location tracking system as they near North Korean border, despite evidence of fishing rights sales

Chinese ships avoid illegally entering North Korean seas as fishing season opens
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy September 10, 2020
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