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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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UK sanctions North Korean Songdowon camp over indoctrination of Ukrainian youth

UK sanctions North Korean Songdowon camp over indoctrination of Ukrainian youth

The sanctions are part of a larger package targeting Russian entities working with children, among others

UK sanctions North Korean Songdowon camp over indoctrination of Ukrainian youth
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 12, 2026
North Korean soldiers parade in Moscow for first time as Kim Jong Un skips event

North Korean soldiers parade in Moscow for first time as Kim Jong Un skips event

DPRK sent over 120 infantry, air force and navy troops to Red Square, but their involvement in Ukraine war is unclear

North Korean soldiers parade in Moscow for first time as Kim Jong Un skips event
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 11, 2026
Putin secretly awarded North Korean generals in charge of Kursk fighting

Putin secretly awarded North Korean generals in charge of Kursk fighting

President Vladimir Putin appears to have personally awarded DPRK generals last year, as April state media footage shows

Putin secretly awarded North Korean generals in charge of Kursk fighting
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 7, 2026
US ‘laptop farmers’ get jail time for aiding DPRK IT workers scam local firms

US ‘laptop farmers’ get jail time for aiding DPRK IT workers scam local firms

Tennessee and New York residents get 18 months each following yearslong collaboration that generated over $1.2 million

US ‘laptop farmers’ get jail time for aiding DPRK IT workers scam local firms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 7, 2026
Ukraine unveils new regulation granting student permits for North Koreans

Ukraine unveils new regulation granting student permits for North Koreans

But an expert warns the new regulation labels DPRK as a hostile force and won’t legalize the status of North Korean POWs

Ukraine unveils new regulation granting student permits for North Koreans
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 6, 2026
Pyongyang gasoline prices surpass Seoul’s amid Middle East supply shock

Pyongyang gasoline prices surpass Seoul’s amid Middle East supply shock

Rising fuel costs coincide with a weaker DPRK won and concerns over wider effects on the North Korean economy

Pyongyang gasoline prices surpass Seoul’s amid Middle East supply shock
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 6, 2026
Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow

Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow

While DPRK leader’s visit to Moscow's May 9 parade appears unlikely, he still may meet Russian president elsewhere

Drone strike near DPRK Embassy dims prospects for a Kim Jong Un visit to Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 5, 2026
More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv

More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv

New report shows DPRK troops sustained 7K casualties as Moscow plans to recruit 18,500 more foreigners this year

More than 14K North Koreans currently fighting for Russia against Ukraine: Kyiv
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 4, 2026
Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert

Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert

Footage shows DPRK officials, workers enjoying corporate events in Russia, in latest evidence of illicit hiring schemes

Russian farm celebrates North Korean female workers with concert
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 4, 2026
Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions

Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions

Moscow, Beijing slam pressure campaign as experts cite ongoing sanctions evasion two years after Panel of Experts veto

Russia, China back North Korea’s rejection to follow UN sanctions
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin May 1, 2026
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