Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Report shows exchange twice exceeded UN cap in what expert called barter deal for weapons
Expert called admission significant as it marks first confirmation from insider that North Koreans have joined war
Joint investigation with FBI identifies DPRK’s Lazarus Group and Andariel as culprits in 2019 heist for first time
Shipments of fabrics and hair for wigs drive uptick in trade with China, while art exports raise sanctions concerns
Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks
Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs
Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments
Experts say wartime alliance could outlast the conflict, posing new security risks in hotspots around the world
Seoul’s spy agency says DPRK has completed deployment to Kursk, as US and its allies vow ‘firm response’
Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity
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