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July 16, 2024

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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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Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
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Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery

NK Pro analysis also shows at least 2 other ships involved in operation, appearing to back up US claims of weapons sales

Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko October 16, 2023
North Korean passenger jet returns from Russia, third such flight since August

North Korean passenger jet returns from Russia, third such flight since August

It’s unclear if Air Koryo flight from Vladivostok to Pyongyang was one-off or part of wider resumption in air travel

North Korean passenger jet returns from Russia, third such flight since August
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2023
North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US

North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US

Transfer to support Ukraine war apparently occurred around time Kim Jong Un visited Far East last month

North Korea sent mass shipment of weapons, ammo to Russia: US
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2023
What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?

What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?

The ‘nightmare scenario’ is plausible but there are many practical limitations to trilateral war games, experts say

What if North Korea stages military drills with Russia and China?
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 13, 2023
Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official

Expert says Russia may try to create a separate international forum to unite major pariah states ‘with nothing to lose’

Russia eyes North Korea’s participation in Moscow-led organizations: Official
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 12, 2023
Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports

Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports

Valiant’s appearance in DPRK ports may indicate ship’s purchase of or attempt to smuggle fossils or arms, experts say

Shady freighter with Sierra Leone flag spotted in key North Korean ports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 11, 2023
Ukraine war drives drop in US support for defending Seoul from North Korea: Poll

Ukraine war drives drop in US support for defending Seoul from North Korea: Poll

Survey finds only half of public favors using US troops to repel DPRK attack, blaming partisan split on aid to Kyiv

Ukraine war drives drop in US support for defending Seoul from North Korea: Poll
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 6, 2023
North Korea slams Pentagon for calling it ‘persistent threat’ in WMD strategy

North Korea slams Pentagon for calling it ‘persistent threat’ in WMD strategy

DPRK calls language a ‘military and political provocation,’ after US raises concern about its nukes and chemical weapons

North Korea slams Pentagon for calling it ‘persistent threat’ in WMD strategy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 4, 2023
North Korea accuses US of concealing role in bombing of Russia’s Nord Stream

North Korea accuses US of concealing role in bombing of Russia’s Nord Stream

Expert says DPRK criticism of US around anniversary of pipeline explosion aims to score ‘brownie points' with Moscow

North Korea accuses US of concealing role in bombing of Russia’s Nord Stream
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 2, 2023
Fur hats and limo talks: Behind the scenes of Russian efforts to wow Kim Jong Un

Fur hats and limo talks: Behind the scenes of Russian efforts to wow Kim Jong Un

Moscow pulled out all the stops for North Korean leader, using flattery and gifts to bolster ties and send signals

Fur hats and limo talks: Behind the scenes of Russian efforts to wow Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 25, 2023
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