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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 Korean TV pulls all-nighter covering Typhoon Khanun, warns of flooding

North Korean TV pulls all-nighter covering Typhoon Khanun, warns of flooding

KCTV correspondents dispatched across the country to report on storm in a move not seen since 2020

North Korean TV pulls all-nighter covering Typhoon Khanun, warns of flooding
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 11, 2023
North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
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North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say

Movement across three blockchains appears to be effort to launder part of some $300M in proceeds from recent attacks

North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 9, 2023
ROK prosecutors indict 8 people for attempting to smuggle fuel to North Korea

ROK prosecutors indict 8 people for attempting to smuggle fuel to North Korea

Operator of South Korean oil trading company and accomplices allegedly sought to deliver some 2K tons of diesel

ROK prosecutors indict 8 people for attempting to smuggle fuel to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 8, 2023
North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

Researchers say two DPRK threat groups sought to steal confidential information to advance country’s weapons programs

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 8, 2023
US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

Democratic lawmakers warn DPRK using billions in stolen crypto to fund weapons, calling for White House to detail plans

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 7, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko August 6, 2023
Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations

Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations

Eric Penton-Voak says Beijing and Moscow have diluted UN Panel of Experts report, months after being forced to step down

Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 4, 2023
US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
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US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report

Researchers allege Cloudzy is tied to Iran and allowed 17 threat groups to exploit its services, including 4 from DPRK

US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 3, 2023
Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
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Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis

Experts say sharp uptick in first half points to growing food shortages but warn little could reach those most in need

Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 2, 2023
North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea

North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea

Seoul estimates DPRK citizens earned average of $1.1K last year, about 30 times less than counterparts in South

North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 31, 2023