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December 19, 2024

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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 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
US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine

US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine

Seoul’s spy agency says DPRK has completed deployment to Kursk, as US and its allies vow ‘firm response’

US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 14, 2024
Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia

Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia

Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity

Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 11, 2024
Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 11, 2024
Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Diplomats reportedly could stay in Pyongyang to reopen embassy, years after closure due to pandemic

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 8, 2024
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