Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Expert says expansion would be in line with Moscow’s ambition to build anti-Western coalition
Trade data shows China sent DPRK machinery banned under UN resolutions, while importing over $1.5M of sanctioned alloy
Air Koryo plane lands in Beijing on Tuesday morning, amid reports that overseas North Koreans will return home
Chinese trade data shows Beijing continues to outsource manufacturing to DPRK, expert says
Air Koryo and Vladivostok airport confirm flights to Pyongyang will take place on Aug. 25 and 28, first since 2020
Russian airport confirms Air Koryo flights are in its system, but cautions this doesn’t mean they will actually takeoff
Satellite imagery shows block formations at parade training ground ahead of event scheduled for Sept. 9
DPRK magazine implies Mihyang Shipping acquired vessels, which experts call likely attempt to make ships appear clean
Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
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