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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).

Analysis

Why North Korea seeks old Russian fighter jets to modernize its fleet

MiG-29s and Su-27s likely pose little threat to ROK but show lengths DPRK must go to revitalize outdated air force

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyDecember 11, 2024
News

North Korea to resume train service with Russia next week after 5-year hiatus

Passenger trains will run between Tumangang and Russia’s Khasan three times a week as two sides push to boost tourism

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 11, 2024
Analysis

Martial law crisis jeopardizes ROK cooperation with Ukraine against North Korea

Hopes for South Korean arms shipments to counter DPRK troops in Russia evaporate as Yoon faces impeachment

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 9, 2024
Investigations

Russian firms visit North Korea to peddle oil, army uniforms and deer antlers

NK Pro investigation finds 25 Russian companies joined Pyongyang trade fair, in some cases to promote sensitive goods

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 9, 2024
Analysis

Why Russia wants North Korean soldiers to march through Red Square

May 9 parade gives allies a chance to flaunt military ties over Ukraine War, and could even see Kim Jong Un visit Moscow

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 5, 2024
Investigations

Russian weapons specialists linger in North Korea, possibly to visit factories

NK Pro finds officials in charge of arms procurement and artillery likely stayed extra day after defense chief left

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoDecember 3, 2024
Analysis

Crop data suggests North Korea enjoyed strong harvest despite summer floods

NK Pro analysis of NASA data shows agriculture investments bearing fruit, though many may still face food insecurity

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 2, 2024
News

North Korea sends powerful rocket system to Russia for first time, Kyiv says

DPRK reportedly transfers dozens of 240mm MLRs in new shipment, as well as 100 ballistic missiles and at least 5M shells

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinDecember 2, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 30, 2024
News

Russia’s defense chief arrives in North Korea for talks on military cooperation

Visit by Andrei Belousov comes as DPRK sends weapons and troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 29, 2024
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