Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments
Experts say wartime alliance could outlast the conflict, posing new security risks in hotspots around the world
Seoul’s spy agency says DPRK has completed deployment to Kursk, as US and its allies vow ‘firm response’
Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity
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
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