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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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Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations

Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations

Eric Penton-Voak says Beijing and Moscow have diluted UN Panel of Experts report, months after being forced to step down

Ex-UN expert says China, Russia sabotaging North Korea sanctions investigations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 4, 2023
US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
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US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report

Researchers allege Cloudzy is tied to Iran and allowed 17 threat groups to exploit its services, including 4 from DPRK

US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 3, 2023
Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
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Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis

Experts say sharp uptick in first half points to growing food shortages but warn little could reach those most in need

Surge in North Korean grain imports lays bare deepening hunger crisis
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin August 2, 2023
North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea

North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea

Seoul estimates DPRK citizens earned average of $1.1K last year, about 30 times less than counterparts in South

North Korean economy contracts for third straight year in 2022: Bank of Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 31, 2023
Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023
North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
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North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms

Experts say attacks on payment services bear threat group’s signature and aim to secure funds for nuclear program

North Korea’s Lazarus Group appears to snatch $100M from two crypto platforms
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea

Sergei Shoigu meets with DPRK counterpart in Pyongyang, after arriving with delegation likely to attend military parade

Russian defense chief Shoigu vows to bolster military ties with North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 26, 2023
Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
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Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1

Expert says the open exchange in apparent violation of sanctions suggests Beijing views the trade as legitimate

Pump it up: North Korea imports $350K of sanctioned goods from China in H1
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 25, 2023
North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
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North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port

Kum Ya offloaded cargo during first visit to Russia by DPRK vessel in three years, a sign of strengthening trade ties

North Korean ship linked to sanctions evasion makes rare visit to Russian port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 24, 2023