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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 migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

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

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
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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 Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

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But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

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

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 9, 2025
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

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

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 8, 2025
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

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

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 7, 2025
North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

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 Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 5, 2025
North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024

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 Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 4, 2025
North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions

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

North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 4, 2025
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