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December 19, 2024

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Anton Sokolin

Anton Sokolin

Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).

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North Korean caught attempting to smuggle ‘Himalayan bear paws’ from Russia

North Korean caught attempting to smuggle ‘Himalayan bear paws’ from Russia

Customs authorities say they found frozen animal parts in luggage of man flying from Vladivostok to Pyongyang

North Korean caught attempting to smuggle ‘Himalayan bear paws’ from Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2024
No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
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No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia

Experts say absence reflects efforts to reduce reliance on Beijing and use ties with Moscow to boost leverage

No Chinese firms joined North Korea’s latest trade fair dominated by Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2024
North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk, martial law fallout and Russian trains
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North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk, martial law fallout and Russian trains

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses latest on DPRK troops and uncertainty about ROK aid to Ukraine after Yoon’s impeachment

North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk, martial law fallout and Russian trains
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 17, 2024
Russia mutilating faces of North Korean troops to conceal deaths, Zelensky says

Russia mutilating faces of North Korean troops to conceal deaths, Zelensky says

Ukrainian leader posts video purporting to show Russia burning corpses, as US confirms DPRK soldiers killed in Kursk

Russia mutilating faces of North Korean troops to conceal deaths, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2024
‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv

‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv

Ukraine military releases footage allegedly documenting clashes amid signs Russia is using DPRK soldiers in bigger roles

‘Significant number’ of North Korean troops assaulting Ukrainian forces: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 16, 2024
Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk

Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk

Shift to acknowledging DPRK troops may be part of Kremlin strategy to portray soldiers in favorable light, expert says

Pro-Russia Telegram hypes alleged North Korean military operation in Kursk
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 13, 2024
Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy December 11, 2024
North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

Passenger trains will run between Tumangang and Russia’s Khasan three times a week as two sides push to boost tourism

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 11, 2024
Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 9, 2024
Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
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Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers

NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 9, 2024
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