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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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Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK

Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK

The two sides agreed to cooperate in the search and protection of the rare big cats, a Russian reserve says

Russia, North Korea find signs of endangered leopards and tigers living in DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 7, 2026
Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country

Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country

Calls to listed number for New York office direct to profane recording that ridicules food shortages

Prankster appears to hack voicemail of North Korea’s UN mission to mock country
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 7, 2026
North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report

Increasing number of fake Western components in DPRK weapons points to effectiveness of sanctions controls

North Korea turning to knock-off parts for missiles used in Ukraine: Report
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 6, 2026
Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders

Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders

From 2027-2031, Russia will cover the bill for rescue training in areas like drones and mountainous operations

Russia to bankroll $730K in training fees for North Korean first responders
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 5, 2026
North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games

North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games

DPRK, Afghanistan among observers at Center-2026 drills featuring 47K troops and arms expo

North Korean, Taliban military officials hold talks at Russian war games
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 5, 2026
Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
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Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK

Anton Sokolin and Shreyas Reddy break down diplomacy, cybercrime and the growing dispute between Seoul and Kyiv

Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
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Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge

Experts expect the long-delayed bridge to bring economic gains to China and North Korea, as they forge ties with Russia

Crossing the Yalu: Why China and North Korea want to open long-stalled bridge
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin October 1, 2026
North Korea, Russia ink deal to recognize university degrees

North Korea, Russia ink deal to recognize university degrees

Signing took place in Pyongyang at an educational forum bringing together heads of DPRK and Russian schools

North Korea, Russia ink deal to recognize university degrees
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 30, 2026
EU blacklists North Korean Songdowon children’s camp

EU blacklists North Korean Songdowon children’s camp

Following the U.K., the EU targeted Russian institutions involved in alleged indoctrination of Ukrainian kids

EU blacklists North Korean Songdowon children’s camp
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 29, 2026
North Korea preparing 10,000 troop deployment to Russia, Zelensky warns

North Korea preparing 10,000 troop deployment to Russia, Zelensky warns

The plans come as Moscow helps Pyongyang manufacture attack drones, the Ukrainian leader alleged

North Korea preparing 10,000 troop deployment to Russia, Zelensky warns
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 29, 2026
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