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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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North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’

North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’

Expert says plant could improve lives of locals, while location suggests it may also power ski resort

North Korea opens new hydroelectric dam in bid to solve ‘power problem’
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 28, 2023
3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023
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3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023

Data sheds light on the year’s biggest developments, from leader appearances and wig trade to delegation visits and more

3 parades, 44 missiles, 64 flights: Numbers tell the story of North Korea’s 2023
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 27, 2023
Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade

Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade

Designations mark South Korea’s 12th round of unilateral sanctions this year and come in response to latest ICBM launch

Seoul blacklists North Korean spy chief, 7 others over hacking and arms trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 27, 2023
Singapore man wanted in US indicted for smuggling oil to North Korea

Singapore man wanted in US indicted for smuggling oil to North Korea

Kwek Kee Seng and accomplice face years in Singapore prison for allegedly facilitating shipments of gas oil in 2019

Singapore man wanted in US indicted for smuggling oil to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 22, 2023
Russian region in Siberia seeks 2,000 North Koreans for construction projects

Russian region in Siberia seeks 2,000 North Koreans for construction projects

Novosibirsk Oblast official cites ongoing labor shortages and implies workers could be sent to Russia-occupied Ukraine

Russian region in Siberia seeks 2,000 North Koreans for construction projects
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 22, 2023
Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November
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Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November

DPRK continues to import hair to make wigs, while purchasing millions in foodstuffs and selling raw materials

Hairy business: Wigs once again drive up North Korea-China trade in November
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 20, 2023
North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say

First DPRK delegation in four years is sign allies will focus more on ties after being overshadowed by Russia

North Korean diplomat’s China visit may pave way for Kim-Xi summit, experts say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 20, 2023
North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily

Both imports and exports surge in November as DPRK slowly emerges from extended isolation during pandemic

North Korea-China trade spikes to 4-year high as trucks and trains cross daily
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death

Makeup of leader’s entourage during memorial service hints at recent promotions and possible purge, expert says

Kim Jong Un marks 12th anniversary of father’s death
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 17, 2023
North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say

North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say

Primorsky Krai says DPRK proposed new rail, sea and air routes between countries, after delegation returns from visit

North Korea wants more Russian tourists to visit, Far East officials say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 15, 2023
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