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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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Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff

Trip by head of Food and Agriculture Organization is promising sign for return of aid workers and tourists, experts say

Humanitarian officials visit North Korea for first time since exodus of UN staff
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 16, 2024
Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp

Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp

Pro-Putin youth group picks 50 teens to visit Songdowon summer camp in contest that experts call tool for indoctrination

Hundreds of patriotic Russian youth compete for free trip to North Korean camp
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 15, 2024
Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report
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Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report

Deliveries are first via border bridge since 2021, following Russian firm’s restart of coal transshipment through Rason

Russia has shipped 130K tons of coal to North Korea overland since April: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 12, 2024
ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy

ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy

Experts say Baek Kwang-soon likely targeted for work with North Korean defectors, as Moscow and Seoul silent on his case

ROK pastor arrested in Russia still in limbo, raising fears of hostage diplomacy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 12, 2024
Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit

Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit

Expert says undisguised trip suggests Moscow sees little need to hide military ties after signing mutual defense pact

Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 9, 2024
Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit

Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit

Experts say cooperation could open door for dispatch of DPRK soldiers or workers to Russia-occupied region of Ukraine

Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 8, 2024
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show

Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers

North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 4, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite

Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media

North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 2, 2024
North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine
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North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses the agenda for the party meeting and the meaning of loyalty badges depicting the leader

North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine
EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms

EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms

Brussels alleges TransContainer and CEO participated in ‘illegal weapons trade’ to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

EU sanctions Russian container firm for helping transport North Korean arms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 1, 2024
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