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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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Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years

Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years

Revival of passenger route suspended during pandemic follows resumption of cross-border rail service earlier this month

Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 30, 2026
Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2026
Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s

Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s

Pageantry for Belarusian president made clear Kim Jong Un views him as a lesser partner, while still strengthening ties

Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 27, 2026
Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang

Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang

Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties

Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 26, 2026
North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
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North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery

Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said

North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un

Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un

Belarusian media reports president has begun first official visit and is set to ink bilateral friendship deal

Belarus’ Lukashenko lands in Pyongyang for summit with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 25, 2026
Belarus’ Lukashenko to visit North Korea from Wednesday, Minsk says

Belarus’ Lukashenko to visit North Korea from Wednesday, Minsk says

President to visit for two days and hold talks with Kim Jong Un on areas of mutual interest, according to his office

Belarus’ Lukashenko to visit North Korea from Wednesday, Minsk says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 24, 2026
Chinese firms flaunt export of electronics and EVs to North Korea

Chinese firms flaunt export of electronics and EVs to North Korea

Social media posts highlight shipments despite UN sanctions on trade in such goods

Chinese firms flaunt export of electronics and EVs to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 23, 2026
North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas

North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas

DPRK’s request to Far East export center suggests it is feeling the pinch of Iran war oil shocks

North Korea asks Russia to provide thousands of tons of oil and gas
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 20, 2026
North Korea likely imported luxury SUV from China last month, trade data shows
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North Korea likely imported luxury SUV from China last month, trade data shows

Beijing reports that wigs, fabrics and soybeans once again led bilateral exchange in January and February

North Korea likely imported luxury SUV from China last month, trade data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin March 20, 2026
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