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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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Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 11, 2024
Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Diplomats reportedly could stay in Pyongyang to reopen embassy, years after closure due to pandemic

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 8, 2024
Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions

Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions

Statement comes as Zelensky says DPRK troops have already suffered losses in Kursk after entering combat against Ukraine

Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 8, 2024
Russian military jet visits North Korea amid troop deployment to Kursk

Russian military jet visits North Korea amid troop deployment to Kursk

Expert says short stopover in Pyongyang likely shuttled military personnel as allies ramp up cooperation against Ukraine

Russian military jet visits North Korea amid troop deployment to Kursk
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 7, 2024
North Korean troops have joined combat against Ukraine, top Kyiv officials say

North Korean troops have joined combat against Ukraine, top Kyiv officials say

Zelensky and his defense chief confirm first clashes with DPRK, calling for support to counter Russia’s ‘escalation’

North Korean troops have joined combat against Ukraine, top Kyiv officials say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 6, 2024
At least 10K North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk, Ukraine and US assess

At least 10K North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk, Ukraine and US assess

Washington says troops ready to enter combat, after Kyiv stated there there has already been clash with DPRK forces

At least 10K North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk, Ukraine and US assess
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 5, 2024
North Korea vows to build up nuke arsenal at UN meeting on latest ICBM launch

North Korea vows to build up nuke arsenal at UN meeting on latest ICBM launch

Russia defends DPRK test of new missile as response to US ‘aggression,’ while US and ROK denounce as sanctions violation

North Korea vows to build up nuke arsenal at UN meeting on latest ICBM launch
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 5, 2024
Seoul imposes new sanctions on North Korea over latest ICBM launch

Seoul imposes new sanctions on North Korea over latest ICBM launch

Export controls target key components for solid-fuel missiles amid signs DPRK continues to source parts from abroad

Seoul imposes new sanctions on North Korea over latest ICBM launch
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 31, 2024
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more

Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions

North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 30, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report

Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine

North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 29, 2024
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