Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un
Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program
North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang
Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade
Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate
Kum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties
Designation of Rim Yong Hyok comes after Washington accused DPRK of shipping munitions to paramilitary group last year
Trade data shows DPRK continues to manufacture hair products, while expert says corn imports help address food shortages
Data shows exports continue to fuel pandemic rebound, while imports taper off for second straight month
Expert rules out cyberattack for outages that lasted up to 25 minutes, stating power shortages may also be to blame
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