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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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ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea

ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea

Cargo ship was seized by Busan Coast Guard after falsely reporting its whereabouts and traveling to Wonsan Port

ROK authorities bust Indonesian captain for unauthorized voyage to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Jooheon Kim April 8, 2025
Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties

State-run export center says wheat flour dominated trade while also raising possibility for improving logistic routes

Russia expands agriculture exports to North Korea in 2024 amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 8, 2025
New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border

New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border

Daily missions along demilitarized zone mark first known deployment since BD-700 arrived on peninsula in February

New US surveillance jet conducts test flights near North Korean border
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 7, 2025
Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang

Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang

But expert says flight was unlikely related to Pyongyang marathon, instead suggesting it carried businesspeople, workers

Air Koryo makes rare flight to Shanghai amid influx of foreigners to Pyongyang
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 7, 2025
ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster

ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster

Han Duck-soo called for South’s armed forces to maintain readiness in emergency meeting after impeachment was upheld

ROK acting president warns North may exploit ‘turmoil’ following Yoon’s ouster
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 4, 2025
Seoul pledges $100M to Ukraine, cites North Korea-Russia ties as regional threat

Seoul pledges $100M to Ukraine, cites North Korea-Russia ties as regional threat

ROK’s top diplomat warned NATO ministers that Pyongyang must be stopped from acquiring military tech that threatens US

Seoul pledges $100M to Ukraine, cites North Korea-Russia ties as regional threat
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 4, 2025
North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office

North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office

Kim Il Sung University considering Novosibirsk office to strengthen academic ties as humanitarian exchanges continue

North Korea’s top university eyeing Siberia to host first overseas office
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 3, 2025
ROK says North Korean troops unaware of Ukraine deployment as casualties top 5K

ROK says North Korean troops unaware of Ukraine deployment as casualties top 5K

British defense ministry assesses some 1,500 DPRK troops have been killed as Russia makes ‘territorial gains’

ROK says North Korean troops unaware of Ukraine deployment as casualties top 5K
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 2, 2025
Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea

‘Tsoi is Dead’ plunges viewers into a surreal version of Pyongyang, telling the story of a boy’s rock ‘n roll rebellion

Why a Russian rock band made a music video set in ‘totalitarian’ North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 2, 2025
Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow

Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow

Expert suggests Kremlin may seek help from commander overseeing Kursk unit to lead North Korean soldiers in Ukraine

Russian Communist Party delegation arrives in DPRK with Donbas commander in tow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin April 1, 2025
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