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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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Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine

Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine

Kyiv reports engaging Russian and DPRK troops beyond Kursk, potentially signaling expansion of Pyongyang’s role in war

Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 14, 2025
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike

Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike

Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK

Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 14, 2025
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’

Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’

DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety

Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 13, 2025
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine

How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine

DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms

How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 13, 2025
North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says

North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says

Kyiv acknowledges setbacks in border region, stating that DPRK soldiers have served as ‘main assault force’

North Korean troops pivotal to Russian military advances in Kursk, Ukraine says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 10, 2025
Foreign jet lands in North Korea in undisclosed visit, possibly from Russia

Foreign jet lands in North Korea in undisclosed visit, possibly from Russia

Aircraft appears to match dimensions of Il-96, an airliner frequently used to transport Russian officials for talks

Foreign jet lands in North Korea in undisclosed visit, possibly from Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 7, 2025
North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’

North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’

Pyongyang warns ‘retaliation is inevitable,’ as Moscow encourages Trump to pursue talks with Kim Jong Un

North Korea, Russia denounce upcoming US-ROK drills for ‘escalating tensions’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 7, 2025
Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report

Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report

Satellite imagery shows start of construction on foundation for long-delayed vehicle bridge over Tumen River

Russia speeds up work on bridge to North Korea despite winter weather: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 6, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul

North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul

NIS assessment comes as Ukraine has accused Moscow of transferring drone tech to Pyongyang

North Korean troops in Russia are learning modern drone warfare tactics: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 6, 2025
North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
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North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand

DPRK activity raises questions about seafood sales in violation of sanctions as allies cooperate beyond Ukraine war

North Korean fishing vessels flock to Russian port with ties to New Zealand
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 3, 2025
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