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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 Korean troops’ biggest impact in Ukraine may not be on the battlefield

Experts say DPRK forces are unlikely to shift course of war but will bring more attention as Kyiv seeks to rally support

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 23, 2024
News

Russian government jet linked to Kremlin lands in North Korea

Flight is latest sign of continuing cooperation as DPRK allegedly sends troops to fight in Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 23, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

Examining evidence of North Korean troop deployments to the war in Ukraine

NK News’ Anton Sokolin discusses claims about DPRK soldiers in Russia, related videos circulating online and more

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK NewsOctober 22, 2024
News

New video appears to show North Korean soldiers receiving uniforms in Russia

Experts say footage released by Ukraine shows soldiers speaking in northern dialect and was likely filmed in Far East

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 21, 2024
News

Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods

Expert says uptick in food shipments is likely to prepare for winter as indicators show ‘unfavorable’ food situation

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 21, 2024
News

Russian military jet flies to Pyongyang amid reports of DPRK troops in Ukraine

But expert raises doubts that combat troops would be flown to frontline, suggests senior personnel using VIP jet

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 18, 2024
News

North Korea has deployed troops to assist Russia in war against Ukraine: Seoul

ROK spy agency revealed Russian naval vessels were used to transport DPRK special forces to frontline earlier this month

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Joon Ha ParkOctober 18, 2024
News

North Korea-China trade hits yearly high in September on strong imports

But trade has yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels and Pyongyang’s exports to Beijing marked on-month decrease

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 18, 2024
News

Ship linked to Moscow-Pyongyang arms trade appears on Russian TV at DPRK port

Footage shows Angara berthed at pier at Rason port as Ukraine says DPRK is sending workers and soldiers to Russia

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 17, 2024
News

Russia pledges support to North Korea in case of conflict on the peninsula

Kremlin officials cited military pact signed by Putin and Kim when asked about escalating tension in the region

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 16, 2024
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