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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

Russia issued over 36K visas to North Koreans in 2025, almost all for education

Official data aligns with reports that DPRK workers continue to enter the country disguised as student trainees

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinApril 1, 2026
Investigations

North Korean ship docks at southern Chinese port in likely sanctions breach

Allowing visit by DPRK bulker shows China is ‘getting more blunt in not hiding its illegal activities,’ expert says

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 31, 2026
North Korea News Podcast

Ankit Panda: How North Korea could take its military modernization to space

Expert explores what Pyongyang is learning from the Iran war, while NK News’ Anton Sokolin talks Belarus-DPRK ties

News

Belarusian leader seeks to mediate between US and North Korea: Minsk

Top diplomat says Lukashenko is working to lower global tensions and briefed Kim Jong Un on plans for talks with Trump

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 30, 2026
News

Russia’s top news agency reaches deal with North Korea to combat ‘fake news’

Agreement between TASS and KCNA comes as the two countries ramp up media cooperation

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 30, 2026
News

Air China resumes regular flights to North Korea for first time in six years

Revival of passenger route suspended during pandemic follows resumption of cross-border rail service earlier this month

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 30, 2026
News

Lukashenko orders opening of Belarusian Embassy in North Korea

Minsk says the president also invited Kim Jong Un to visit during summit in Pyongyang

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 27, 2026
Features

Weapons and friendship: How Lukashenko’s trip to North Korea echoed Putin’s

Pageantry for Belarusian president made clear Kim Jong Un views him as a lesser partner, while still strengthening ties

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 27, 2026
News

Belarusian leader Lukashenko and Kim Jong Un sign friendship deal in Pyongyang

Agreement covers agriculture, health care, business and other areas, with Minsk heralding a ‘new stage’ for ties

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 26, 2026
Investigations

North Korea endorses e-buses over ‘outdated’ trams to cut costs: Imagery

Traffic delays and accidents caused by aging tram infrastructure led to prioritizing electric vehicles, sources said

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 25, 2026
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