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December 26, 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).

Features

The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea

Church of the Life-giving Trinity is a symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and could receive rare visit from Kim Jong Un

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyJune 19, 2024
News

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Russian leader says treaty envisions ‘assistance in case of aggression,’ as North Korea send arms for use in Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 19, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Russian leader touched down overnight, hours behind schedule, after extended stopover in Russian Far East

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Chad O'CarrollJune 19, 2024
News

North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit

DPRK preparing to roll out red carpet for Russian leader, who is set to arrive overnight after running behind schedule

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 18, 2024
News

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoJune 18, 2024
News

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin

Russian leader’s first trip to country in 20 years comes amid global scrutiny of DPRK arms shipments for use in Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 17, 2024
News

North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates

Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 17, 2024
News

Russia and North Korea eye joint project to protect endangered Amur leopards

Expert says countries may seek to ‘rewild’ rare species in DPRK, noting challenges due to lack of food and habitat

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 14, 2024
News

North Korean security delegation visits Russia for talks with police chief

Expert says trip underscores growing ties and could feature discussions on overseas workers and security for Putin visit

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 11, 2024
Analysis

Up in smoke: Satellite imagery captures North Korea’s war against wildfires

NK Pro analysis shows dozens of fires raged this spring, and expert say DPRK isn’t ready for bigger blazes to come

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 10, 2024
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