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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 accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge

North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge

DPRK claims Tokyo’s plan ‘imperils’ human health and environment, after UN agency ruled it meets safety standards

North Korea accuses Japan of bribing IAEA to approve Fukushima water discharge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 10, 2023
North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
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North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal

NK Pro analysis points to DPRK’s illicit efforts to generate currency through exports and acquire Chinese ships

North Korea’s new cargo ships flock to Chinese ports handling iron and coal
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 7, 2023
Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection

Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection

DPRK earlier ruled out visits by South Koreans following reports Hyundai sought to hold memorial at Mount Kumgang

Hyundai chief cancels plans to visit North Korea after Pyongyang’s rejection
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 3, 2023
North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say

North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say

Kwangmyongsong-4, launched in 2016, is expected to completely burn up in atmosphere on Friday

North Korean satellite to fall toward Earth after 7 years in space, experts say
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 30, 2023
Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho
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Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho

Satellite imagery shows three DPRK ships side-by-side, in what expert calls possible attempt to conceal energy imports

Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 29, 2023
Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program

Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program

Foreign ministry says designation of Choi Chon Gon is first against former South Korean citizen

Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 28, 2023
North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows

North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows

Expert says DPRK should be able to produce steel for warships if needed, as country moves to upgrade outdated fleet

North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2023
Panama revokes registration of ships tied to North Korea

Panama revokes registration of ships tied to North Korea

Maritime authority says it expelled unspecified number of vessels amid concerns about DPRK’s use of flags of convenience

Panama revokes registration of ships tied to North Korea
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 26, 2023
UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic

UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic

ICAO urges DPRK to comply with regulations, which require states to provide advance notice of launches

UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 22, 2023
Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China

Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China

Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future

Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 21, 2023