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July 27, 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 company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
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North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities

DPRK magazine implies Mihyang Shipping acquired vessels, which experts call likely attempt to make ships appear clean

North Korean company shows off sanctioned tankers, boasts of illicit activities
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023
North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum

Defense chief accuses US of escalating tensions in Europe and Asia in latest show of support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

North Korea backs use of ‘physical force’ against US at Moscow security forum
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 17, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
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North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia

Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang

North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 16, 2023
Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says

Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says

Speech by Kremlin’s defense chief comes after he watched Pyongyang military parade and inspected DPRK nuclear missiles

Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 15, 2023
North Korean TV pulls all-nighter covering Typhoon Khanun, warns of flooding

North Korean TV pulls all-nighter covering Typhoon Khanun, warns of flooding

KCTV correspondents dispatched across the country to report on storm in a move not seen since 2020

North Korean TV pulls all-nighter covering Typhoon Khanun, warns of flooding
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 11, 2023
North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
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North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say

Movement across three blockchains appears to be effort to launder part of some $300M in proceeds from recent attacks

North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 9, 2023
ROK prosecutors indict 8 people for attempting to smuggle fuel to North Korea

ROK prosecutors indict 8 people for attempting to smuggle fuel to North Korea

Operator of South Korean oil trading company and accomplices allegedly sought to deliver some 2K tons of diesel

ROK prosecutors indict 8 people for attempting to smuggle fuel to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 8, 2023
North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

Researchers say two DPRK threat groups sought to steal confidential information to advance country’s weapons programs

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 8, 2023
US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

Democratic lawmakers warn DPRK using billions in stolen crypto to fund weapons, calling for White House to detail plans

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 7, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
Anton Sokolin
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