Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Expert says Russia may try to create a separate international forum to unite major pariah states ‘with nothing to lose’
Valiant’s appearance in DPRK ports may indicate ship’s purchase of or attempt to smuggle fossils or arms, experts say
Survey finds only half of public favors using US troops to repel DPRK attack, blaming partisan split on aid to Kyiv
DPRK calls language a ‘military and political provocation,’ after US raises concern about its nukes and chemical weapons
Expert says DPRK criticism of US around anniversary of pipeline explosion aims to score ‘brownie points' with Moscow
Moscow pulled out all the stops for North Korean leader, using flattery and gifts to bolster ties and send signals
Other individuals designated for alleged ties to development of DPRK’s nuclear and missile programs
Outsourcing of wig production continues to drive exchange, while sanctioned goods appear among Chinese exports
Foreign ministry demands Moscow uphold UN sanctions and halt cooperation, after Kim Jong Un’s trip to Russian Far East
NK Pro has charted key moments from North Korean leader’s trip to meet Putin and tour space and defense facilities
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