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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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Russia preparing to welcome North Korean police delegation to Moscow: Records

Russia preparing to welcome North Korean police delegation to Moscow: Records

Ministry of Internal Affairs sought VIP vehicle for Sept. 1-4 visit, though neither side has announced trip

Russia preparing to welcome North Korean police delegation to Moscow: Records
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 1, 2025
Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says

Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says

Russian and North Korean leaders set to attend Chinese military parade and sit on either side of President Xi Jinping

Putin-Kim Jong Un meeting in the works for Beijing visit, Kremlin says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 1, 2025
North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report

North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report

South Korea’s central bank attributed 3.7% growth to state projects, manufacturing and closer cooperation with Russia

North Korea’s economy grows at fastest pace in eight years: BOK report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim August 29, 2025
North Korean cosmetics makers becomes latest firm looking to sell beer in Russia

North Korean cosmetics makers becomes latest firm looking to sell beer in Russia

Korea Thaesong registers trademark with Russian authorities, though it's unclear if they maintain brewing facilities

North Korean cosmetics makers becomes latest firm looking to sell beer in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 29, 2025
Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
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Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation

Analysis shows Russian ships linked to weapons transfers made at least two voyages to Rason in July, even less in August

Satellite imagery points to lull in North Korea-Russia arms smuggling operation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 29, 2025
US sanctions Russian, Chinese targets over North Korean IT worker schemes

US sanctions Russian, Chinese targets over North Korean IT worker schemes

New designations part of coordinated actions with Seoul and Tokyo to curb DPRK activity in support of nuclear program

US sanctions Russian, Chinese targets over North Korean IT worker schemes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy August 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un to attend major Chinese military parade in early September

Kim Jong Un to attend major Chinese military parade in early September

North Korean leader will join Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at event, marking his first visit to China since 2019

Kim Jong Un to attend major Chinese military parade in early September
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 28, 2025
North Korea demands UN aviation watchdog investigate ROK drone incursions

North Korea demands UN aviation watchdog investigate ROK drone incursions

Filings with ICAO accuse watchdog of downplaying DPRK safety concerns by rejecting previous complaint

North Korea demands UN aviation watchdog investigate ROK drone incursions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 27, 2025
Russia trains North Korean experts in mineral exploration, including for uranium

Russia trains North Korean experts in mineral exploration, including for uranium

DPRK geologists set to begin advanced program at Siberian university amid push to cooperate on gold and rare earths

Russia trains North Korean experts in mineral exploration, including for uranium
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 26, 2025
How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans

How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans

Astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell says recent lack of launches suggests DPRK is laying foundation for bigger advances

How Russia could give a major boost to North Korea’s satellite launch plans
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 25, 2025
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