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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 airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began

North Korean airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began

Air Koryo Tu-204 passenger jet was set to arrive Friday morning, likely on mission to transport DPRK nationals home

North Korean airline operates first flight to Vladivostok since pandemic began
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 25, 2023
Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador

Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador

Expert says expansion would be in line with Moscow’s ambition to build anti-Western coalition

Russian Embassy in North Korea may hire more staff amid growing ties: Ambassador
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 24, 2023
China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July
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China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July

Trade data shows China sent DPRK machinery banned under UN resolutions, while importing over $1.5M of sanctioned alloy

China continues open export of sanctioned goods to North Korea in July
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 22, 2023
North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic

North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic

Air Koryo plane lands in Beijing on Tuesday morning, amid reports that overseas North Koreans will return home

North Korean passenger jet makes first trip to China since start of pandemic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 22, 2023
North Korea boosts imports from China in July, exports sanctioned iron and steel

North Korea boosts imports from China in July, exports sanctioned iron and steel

Chinese trade data shows Beijing continues to outsource manufacturing to DPRK, expert says

North Korea boosts imports from China in July, exports sanctioned iron and steel
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 21, 2023
North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week

North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week

Air Koryo and Vladivostok airport confirm flights to Pyongyang will take place on Aug. 25 and 28, first since 2020

North Korean airline says it will operate two flights from Russia this week
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 21, 2023
North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week

North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week

Russian airport confirms Air Koryo flights are in its system, but cautions this doesn’t mean they will actually takeoff

North Korea’s airline schedules flights from Vladivostok to Pyongyang next week
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 19, 2023
Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade
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Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade

Satellite imagery shows block formations at parade training ground ahead of event scheduled for Sept. 9

Hundreds of North Koreans start marching practice for paramilitary parade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 18, 2023
North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
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North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities

DPRK magazine implies Mihyang Shipping acquired vessels, which experts call likely attempt to make ships appear clean

North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023
North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023
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