May 21, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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

Sanctioned North Korean tanker appears to transfer oil to freighters near Nampho

Satellite imagery shows three DPRK ships side-by-side, in what expert calls possible attempt to conceal energy imports

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 29, 2023
News

Seoul sanctions Russian national for aiding North Korean weapons program

Foreign ministry says designation of Choi Chon Gon is first against former South Korean citizen

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 28, 2023
News

North Korea plans to build two new naval frigates by 2026, IMO data shows

Expert says DPRK should be able to produce steel for warships if needed, as country moves to upgrade outdated fleet

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 27, 2023
News

Panama revokes registration of ships tied to North Korea

Maritime authority says it expelled unspecified number of vessels amid concerns about DPRK’s use of flags of convenience

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 26, 2023
News

UN aviation agency condemns North Korean missile tests as threat to air traffic

ICAO urges DPRK to comply with regulations, which require states to provide advance notice of launches

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 22, 2023
News

Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China

Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 21, 2023
News

Key fertilizer chemical tops North Korean imports in May, grain shipments rise

Expert says food imports from China unlikely to impact most citizens amid concerns about acute hunger crisis

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 20, 2023
News

US, Japan hold joint naval drills in response to latest North Korean missiles

Allies deploy two Aegis-equipped destroyers for exercises after DPRK missiles land in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 20, 2023
Analysis

Chinese crane vessel engages in likely illicit transfer with North Korean ship

Satellite imagery shows three ships side by side outside Nampho, amid suspicious surge in activity around port

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 19, 2023
News

North Korea-China trade maintains momentum in May despite slight dip

May was third-strongest month for bilateral trade during pandemic, while marking a ninefold increase from last year

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 19, 2023