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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 Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year

Biennial event to feature range of sports, while DPRK implies it will restart international marathon in April

North Korea, Russia agree to host joint ‘Summer Games’ from next year
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 25, 2024
Ukrainian military denies report that North Korean troops have entered Kharkiv

Ukrainian military denies report that North Korean troops have entered Kharkiv

Other officials confirm DPRK advisers are in Mariupol and its soldiers in Kursk, amid attention on scope of deployment

Ukrainian military denies report that North Korean troops have entered Kharkiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 25, 2024
North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia

Report shows exchange twice exceeded UN cap in what expert called barter deal for weapons

North Korean tankers transport over one million barrels of oil from Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 22, 2024
Russian general says North Korean troops are fighting on frontlines in Ukraine

Russian general says North Korean troops are fighting on frontlines in Ukraine

Expert called admission significant as it marks first confirmation from insider that North Koreans have joined war

Russian general says North Korean troops are fighting on frontlines in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 22, 2024
North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find

North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find

Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time

North Korea hackers stole tens of millions from ROK crypto exchange, police find
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 21, 2024
North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme
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North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme

Shipments of fabrics and hair for wigs drive uptick in trade with China, while art exports raise sanctions concerns

North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 20, 2024
North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 20, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports

North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports

Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs

North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 19, 2024
‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine

‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine

Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments

‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy November 15, 2024
What Trump’s vow to end Ukraine war means for future of North Korea-Russia ties

What Trump’s vow to end Ukraine war means for future of North Korea-Russia ties

Experts say wartime alliance could outlast the conflict, posing new security risks in hotspots around the world

What Trump’s vow to end Ukraine war means for future of North Korea-Russia ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 15, 2024
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