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October 06, 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 Korea imported over $300K in sanctioned goods from China in August: Data
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North Korea imported over $300K in sanctioned goods from China in August: Data

Items include industrial machinery, while textiles and human hair continue to dominate bilateral trade

North Korea imported over $300K in sanctioned goods from China in August: Data
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 23, 2024
From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader

From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader

Keum-Suk Gendry Kim discusses far-right anger at her graphic novel and challenges of writing about man she couldn’t meet

From boy to dictator: ‘My Friend Kim Jong Un’ traces life of North Korean leader
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 20, 2024
US sanctions five Russian entities for facilitating illicit transactions to DPRK

US sanctions five Russian entities for facilitating illicit transactions to DPRK

Treasury also designated one individual in sanctions targeting North Korea’s WMD program and Moscow’s war in Ukraine

US sanctions five Russian entities for facilitating illicit transactions to DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 20, 2024
Russian government jet makes quick stopover on North Korea’s east coast

Russian government jet makes quick stopover on North Korea’s east coast

Another aircraft arrived in Pyongyang Friday amid increasing flights by Russian government and military planes

Russian government jet makes quick stopover on North Korea’s east coast
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 20, 2024
Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks

Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks

The two sides discussed defense policies and ways to strengthen military ties, according to Vietnamese state media

Vietnamese military officials visit North Korea for deputy ministerial talks
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 19, 2024
North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline

North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline

Uptick implies economic relations between pair are improving but nominal value suggests overall stagnation says expert

North Korea’s trade with China sees on-month surge in August but on-year decline
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 18, 2024
Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un

Sergei Shoigu’s visit will contribute to implementation of mutual defense treaty signed earlier this year, Moscow says

Top Russian security official arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2024
Russian military plane makes rare flight to North Korea from St. Petersburg

Russian military plane makes rare flight to North Korea from St. Petersburg

Command and control aircraft is one of just two in Moscow’s fleet and carried defense minister earlier this year

Russian military plane makes rare flight to North Korea from St. Petersburg
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 13, 2024
Newly made North Korean missile used in Russian strike on Ukraine: Report

Newly made North Korean missile used in Russian strike on Ukraine: Report

Expert says appearance of missile manufactured this year shows DPRK’s willingness to deliver weapons to Moscow on demand

Newly made North Korean missile used in Russian strike on Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2024
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
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North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US

Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders

North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 12, 2024
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