Anton Sokolin | NK News
NK News Logo
November 19, 2024

About the author

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).

More articles by 'Anton Sokolin'

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
NK PRO

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation

Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 6, 2023
North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

Russian official says Moscow also seeks DPRK tourists, a possible bid to boost influx of sanctioned laborers

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 4, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks

South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks

Joint advisory is London’s first with non-Five Eyes nation and follows deal to establish strategic cyber partnership

South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy November 24, 2023
North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

Russian insurers call move ‘promising,’ though expert raises doubts that reinsurer could pay out in case of incident

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 23, 2023
Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch

Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch

Flight by plane that has visited DPRK multiple times comes amid concerns about space cooperation between two countries

Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 22, 2023
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
NK PRO

North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia

Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports

North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 21, 2023
North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows

North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows

Chinese data shows slight decline in exports and imports, while Russia-DPRK trade reportedly sits at just $28M for year

North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 20, 2023
Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow

Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow

Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang

Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 17, 2023
North Korean cybercriminals target job seekers with fake skills assessments
NK PRO

North Korean cybercriminals target job seekers with fake skills assessments

Threat actors contacted victims through platforms like LinkedIn before luring them to malicious websites, Microsoft says

North Korean cybercriminals target job seekers with fake skills assessments
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 15, 2023
1 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 34