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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

North Korean, Russian education chiefs agree to boost exchanges in AI

Allies also see diplomatic visits involving head of Moscow’s migration service, DPRK prosecutors

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 21, 2026
Investigations

Russia appears to use AI to enhance photos, distorting Kim Jong Un’s face

Official photos of education chief’s visit to North Korea also add extra finger to Putin’s hand, mangle text

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 21, 2026
News

North Korea boosts exports linked to steelmaking, fuel imports from China

Official trade data shows continued bilateral trade in sanctioned goods and in oil amid Iran war-related shortages

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 20, 2026
News

North Korea-China trade soared to $300M last month ahead of bridge opening: Data

Monthly total marks highest since April and comes amid push to boost cooperation following Xi-Kim summit

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 19, 2026
News

North Korea tests new high-precision AI-equipped torpedo: State media

Test comes amid a flurry of missile launches from Pyongyang in recent weeks

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 17, 2026
News

Belarus belatedly opens embassy in North Korea: Minsk

Following months-long opening delay, Minsk has not yet named an ambassador

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 17, 2026
News

Ukraine blames smuggling scheme on man tied to North Korea-Russia arms sales

Kyiv did not identify Eastern European ‘arms baron’ who has allegedly been sanctioned for aiding Pyongyang

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 16, 2026
News

Bosnian arms dealer gets prison time over plan to buy North Korean missiles

Justice Department says man sought to broker purchase of anti-aircraft missiles in violation of US sanctions

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 15, 2026
News

Russia reveals plans for feature film about North Korean troops in Kursk

State-funded movie starring South Korea-born actor sparks debate about how prominently DPRK role will be depicted

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 14, 2026
News

North Korea eases entry controls for tourists who visited India, Bangladesh

Authorities continue to ban those who traveled to several African states over infectious disease concerns

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinOctober 13, 2026
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