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Anton Sokolin

Anton Sokolin

Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).

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Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia

Moscow-based proprietor filed declaration for goods that likely violate UN sanctions banning import of medicinal plants

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 17, 2025
News

Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky

President warned Western leaders of threat Moscow-Pyongyang alliance poses during speech at Munich Security Conference

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 17, 2025
News

North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center

Expert says visit to university and aviation expo signals Pyongyang’s interest in producing military drones for export

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 13, 2025
Analysis

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 13, 2025
Analysis

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyFebruary 12, 2025
Analysis

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network

NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 10, 2025
News

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 10, 2025
News

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 9, 2025
News

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 8, 2025
News

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 7, 2025
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