Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Command and control aircraft is one of just two in Moscow’s fleet and carried defense minister earlier this year
Expert says appearance of missile manufactured this year shows DPRK’s willingness to deliver weapons to Moscow on demand
Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders
Russia confirms drone strike near Ukrainian border, but expert cautions that it’s difficult to verify Kyiv’s claim
Flamingo Redtours reportedly hopes to take visitors in early 2025, while Russia plans tenfold increase in DPRK tourism
NK News analysis shows Russian records likely misidentified supplier reported by media due to spelling error
Russian-speaking teachers will participate in initiative for local youth, despite possible sanctions violations
NK Pro investigation finds newly registered DPRK trading company and two banks among 38 entities listed in tax data
Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid
Exports come amid plans to ship thousands of goats to the DPRK as part of apparent push to diversify citizens’ diets
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