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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 Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years

North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years

Experts note that city is biggest near DPRK border and has long been a hub for North Koreans in China

North Korean carrier flies to China’s Shenyang for first time in four years
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 14, 2023
China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
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China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows

DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China

China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 13, 2023
Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans

Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans

Regional governor has expressed interested in joint construction projects as DPRK laborers continue to work in Russia

Russian Far East delegation arrives in North Korea to discuss economic plans
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 12, 2023
Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights

Expert says Russian city may be ‘collection point’ for returning citizens as large numbers reportedly spotted at airport

Air Koryo shuttling North Koreans from Vladivostok on twice weekly flights
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 11, 2023
Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
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Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation

Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations

Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 6, 2023
North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says

Russian official says Moscow also seeks DPRK tourists, a possible bid to boost influx of sanctioned laborers

North Korea to hype domestic tourism to Russians at Moscow expo, minister says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin December 4, 2023
Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties

Experts say tourism and desire to transport DPRK laborers are likely behind proposal but question its feasibility

Why Russian airlines may be eyeing routes to North Korea amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 29, 2023
South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks

South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks

Joint advisory is London’s first with non-Five Eyes nation and follows deal to establish strategic cyber partnership

South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy November 24, 2023
North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says

Russian insurers call move ‘promising,’ though expert raises doubts that reinsurer could pay out in case of incident

North Korean insurance firm planning entry to Russian market, association says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 23, 2023
Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch

Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch

Flight by plane that has visited DPRK multiple times comes amid concerns about space cooperation between two countries

Russian VIP military jetliner flies to North Korea hours after satellite launch
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin November 22, 2023
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