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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 jet makes rare overnight flight to Shanghai, just third since COVID

Air Koryo out and back follows similar flight around Pyongyang marathon, though purpose of latest trip is unknown

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 30, 2025
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Sanctioned North Korean art studio to exhibit work in Moscow under new deal

Russian culture minister meets Kim Jong Un and signs agreement on boosting cultural ties under ‘strategic partnership’

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 30, 2025
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Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July

Deployment may coincide with Russian summer offensive, lawmakers say, with dispatch linked to Shoigu-Kim meeting

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 27, 2025
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Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties

Russian firm files declaration to import Taeha brews, which gained popularity in DPRK for plastic packaging

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 27, 2025
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Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port

Lady R’s visit to Rason comes as signs of DPRK weapons in Ukraine war continue to emerge despite slowdown in port calls

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 26, 2025
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Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Norwind Airlines submits request to operate route twice a week amid Russia’s flourishing ties with North Korea

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 24, 2025
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Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 24, 2025
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Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 24, 2025
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Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center

Russia’s soft power agency, accused of spying and propaganda, to boost student exchanges and cultural outreach in DPRK

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 23, 2025
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North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade

Shipment of $38K vehicle likely violates UN sanctions, while outsourcing schemes for wigs and clothing continue

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Dave YinJune 20, 2025
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