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December 09, 2024

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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).

News

Kim Jong Un guides live-fire test of new precision rockets, third this year

State media boasts of 240mm artillery's ‘destructive power,’ announcing plans to deploy weapon from 2024-2026

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMay 11, 2024
Analysis

Axis denied? What China really thinks of booming North Korea-Russia arms trade

Ukraine war has pushed nations together, but there are limits to how far Beijing will go in aligning with pariah states

News

Hundreds of North Koreans enter Russia in first quarter amid burgeoning ties

Data reveals new quarterly high since pre-pandemic times, while number of Russians entering DPRK also surged

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMay 9, 2024
News

Russia exports 2K tons of flour and corn to North Korea amid signs of shortages

Shipments come as two sides ramp up agricultural cooperation but are unlikely to alleviate food insecurity, expert says

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMay 7, 2024
News

North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex

Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMay 6, 2024
News

North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap

Expert says Russia should have impounded sanctioned A Sa Bong given history of illegal ship-to-ship transfers

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMay 3, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

Why North Korea has embraced sustainable development – Ep. 340

Sojin Lim discusses the DPRK’s compliance with some international standards and disregard for others

News

UN sanctions monitors conclude North Korean ballistic missile struck Ukraine

Three members of Panel of Experts share findings on Jan. 2 attack after visiting Ukraine to inspect debris

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMay 1, 2024
News

Russia to gift eagles, snakes and other animals to North Korea’s biggest zoo

Expert says vow to send over 40 animals to Pyongyang Zoo reflects Moscow’s desire to expand ties beyond geopolitics

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinApril 29, 2024
News

Chinese shipyard hosts cargo vessel linked to North Korea-Russia arms trade

Expert says shipyard likely violated sanctions and could face punitive actions after Russian ship Angara moored there

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinApril 26, 2024
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