Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine
Diplomats reportedly could stay in Pyongyang to reopen embassy, years after closure due to pandemic
Statement comes as Zelensky says DPRK troops have already suffered losses in Kursk after entering combat against Ukraine
Expert says short stopover in Pyongyang likely shuttled military personnel as allies ramp up cooperation against Ukraine
Zelensky and his defense chief confirm first clashes with DPRK, calling for support to counter Russia’s ‘escalation’
Washington says troops ready to enter combat, after Kyiv stated there there has already been clash with DPRK forces
Russia defends DPRK test of new missile as response to US ‘aggression,’ while US and ROK denounce as sanctions violation
Export controls target key components for solid-fuel missiles amid signs DPRK continues to source parts from abroad
Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
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