April 26, 2024

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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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North Korean agricultural and forestry delegations to visit Russia

North Korean agricultural and forestry delegations to visit Russia

Expert describes uptick in contact between two sides as Moscow’s bid to repay Pyongyang for weapons supplies

North Korean agricultural and forestry delegations to visit Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 22, 2024
North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
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North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March

Data shows the DPRK appears to have resumed sanctioned trade with China with import of cameras and computers

North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 22, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month

North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month

Expert says trendline appears normal despite slight on-year decline in Q1, suggesting exchanges could still grow in 2024

North Korea’s trade with China jumps in March after slumping the previous month
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 19, 2024
North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme
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North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme

Sanctioned Nam Dae Bong broadcast from locations thousands of miles away in possible attempt to conceal illicit activity

North Korean oil tanker appears to pose as freighter in identity-spoofing scheme
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 18, 2024
US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods

US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods

Ri Myong Ho faces 20 charges for alleged money laundering and other crimes while working at DPRK Embassy in Thailand

US indicts ex-North Korean diplomat for conning American banks to smuggle goods
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 17, 2024
South Korea investigating unflagged cargo ship over North Korea sanctions breach

South Korea investigating unflagged cargo ship over North Korea sanctions breach

ROK Coast Guard reportedly seized De Yi in waters off southern coast last week and took it to harbor in Busan

South Korea investigating unflagged cargo ship over North Korea sanctions breach
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 3, 2024
Russia calls sanctions panel an ‘obedient tool’ of North Korea’s foes after veto

Russia calls sanctions panel an ‘obedient tool’ of North Korea’s foes after veto

Moscow’s foreign ministry accuses West of killing UN Panel of Experts by rejecting Russian proposals for sunset clauses

Russia calls sanctions panel an ‘obedient tool’ of North Korea’s foes after veto
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 1, 2024
Pro-North Korea friendship groups to gather in Pyongyang for first time in years

Pro-North Korea friendship groups to gather in Pyongyang for first time in years

Delegates from UK, Russia, Hungary and Brazil among those expected to join Kim Il Sung birthday celebrations in April

Pro-North Korea friendship groups to gather in Pyongyang for first time in years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 29, 2024
Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police

Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police

Two sides reportedly discussed countering espionage during trip, which expert calls sign of preparations for Putin visit

Russian spy chief visits North Korea, holds talks with head of secret police
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 28, 2024
US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling

US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling

Allies seek to crack down on sanctions evasion supporting DPRK nuclear program amid dysfunction in UN sanctions regime

US, ROK launch new task force to counter North Korean oil smuggling
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2024
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