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July 16, 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).

News

Russian region in Siberia seeks 2,000 North Koreans for construction projects

Novosibirsk Oblast official cites ongoing labor shortages and implies workers could be sent to Russia-occupied Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 22, 2023
News

Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November

DPRK continues to import hair to make wigs, while purchasing millions in foodstuffs and selling raw materials

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 20, 2023
Analysis

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

First DPRK delegation in four years is sign allies will focus more on ties after being overshadowed by Russia

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 20, 2023
News

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

Both imports and exports surge in November as DPRK slowly emerges from extended isolation during pandemic

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 18, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 17, 2023
News

North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say

Primorsky Krai says DPRK proposed new rail, sea and air routes between countries, after delegation returns from visit

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 15, 2023
News

North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years

Experts note that city is biggest near DPRK border and has long been a hub for North Koreans in China

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 14, 2023
News

China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows

DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 13, 2023
News

Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans

Regional governor has expressed interested in joint construction projects as DPRK laborers continue to work in Russia

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 12, 2023
News

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Expert says Russian city may be ‘collection point’ for returning citizens as large numbers reportedly spotted at airport

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 11, 2023
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