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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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US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims

US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims

Washington says it still seeks clarity about whether troops will fight in Ukraine but warns of consequences if they do

US says North Korea has sent 3K troops to Russia, confirming allies’ claims
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy October 24, 2024
North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says

Kyiv predicts first units could arrive in Russia’s Kursk as early as Wednesday, as president seeks global support

North Korea preparing to send 12K troops to fight against Ukraine, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Experts say DPRK forces are unlikely to shift course of war but will bring more attention as Kyiv seeks to rally support

Why North Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Flight is latest sign of continuing cooperation as DPRK allegedly sends troops to fight in Ukraine

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 23, 2024
Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine
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Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses claims about DPRK soldiers in Russia, related videos circulating online and more

Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine
New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia

New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia

Experts say footage released by Ukraine shows soldiers speaking in northern dialect and was likely filmed in Far East

New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 21, 2024
Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods
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Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods

Expert says uptick in food shipments is likely to prepare for winter as indicators show ‘unfavorable’ food situation

Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 21, 2024
Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine

Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine

But expert raises doubts that combat troops would be flown to frontline, suggests senior personnel using VIP jet

Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 18, 2024
North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

ROK spy agency revealed Russian naval vessels were used to transport DPRK special forces to frontline earlier this month

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Joon Ha Park October 18, 2024
North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 18, 2024
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