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December 19, 2024

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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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Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Footage shows Angara berthed at pier at Rason port as Ukraine says DPRK is sending workers and soldiers to Russia

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 17, 2024
Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Kremlin officials cited military pact signed by Putin and Kim when asked about escalating tension in the region

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2024
US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations

US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations

Eight other nations also joined Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team following dissolution of UN Panel of Experts

US, ROK, Japan launch new body to monitor North Korea’s sanctions violations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 16, 2024
Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un

Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un

Expert says Russian leader likely wants to provide legal basis for sending North Korean troops into Ukraine conflict

Putin pushes for ratification of military pact he made with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 15, 2024
North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
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North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns

Kum Ya has anchored outside Vladivostok for two months since visiting Rason, a key hub for DPRK weapons shipments

North Korean vessel loiters outside Russian port, raising arms trade concerns
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 15, 2024
North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul

North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul

ROK military says preparations underway for ‘demonstrative explosions,’ while raising possibility of space launch

North Korea set to blow up roads linking it to South as early as Monday: Seoul
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2024
Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support

Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support

Zelensky warns Pyongyang-Moscow alliance is strengthening amid reports thousands of DPRK troops are training in Russia

Ukraine leader says North Koreans are fighting for Russia, asks West for support
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 14, 2024
Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot

Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot

Latest drone strike comes as Moscow dismisses claims that DPRK soldiers are in Donbas as fake news

Ukraine says it destroyed North Korean weapons in attack on Russian arms depot
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 11, 2024
North Korea assaults South with sonic barrage of howling sirens

North Korea assaults South with sonic barrage of howling sirens

Audio recorded near border captures wailing noise from DPRK loudspeakers, which has drawn complaints from locals

North Korea assaults South with sonic barrage of howling sirens
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 10, 2024
Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
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Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade

Angara’s visit to Rason comes as port calls have slowed but not stopped in operation to send weapons for use in Ukraine

Russian ship returns to North Korean port in sign of continuing arms trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 10, 2024
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