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February 17, 2025

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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

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

Three North Korean companies set to export medicinal products to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 17, 2025
Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky

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

Ukraine has ‘completely destroyed’ North Korean units in Kursk says Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 17, 2025
North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center

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

North Korean aviation officials tour leading Russian drone training center
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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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

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

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

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
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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

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

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

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

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

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 9, 2025
Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

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

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 8, 2025
Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

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

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 7, 2025
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