About the author
More articles by 'Anton Sokolin'
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player
North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period
North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions
DPRK delegations visited various Russian universities to discuss nuclear science, joint training and student exchanges
Russia tasks small firm with construction of $91 million bridge to North Korea
Construction on the Tumen River crossing appears to have already begun with completion date set for end of 2026
