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

US court orders forfeiture of 145 crypto accounts tied to North Korea cybercrime

Washington alleges two Chinese nationals used accounts to launder some $100M in virtual assets stolen by DPRK

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 8, 2024
News

Another Russian tour group visits North Korea as it slowly opens to travelers

Tour is second to DPRK since country began to ease COVID controls, with two more scheduled for coming weeks

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 8, 2024
News

North Korea breaks ground on six new factories in a week in development push

Experts say top officials at events likely tasked with overseeing 20x10 projects, signaling regime’s economic priorities

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 7, 2024
Analysis

How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia

Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinMarch 1, 2024
Analysis

Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold

Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoFebruary 29, 2024
News

Experts contradict Seoul’s claim that North Korean satellite is ‘just orbiting’

Researchers say satellite recently used thrusters to adjust position, demonstrating it is ‘alive’ and functional

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 29, 2024
Analysis

Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port

Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoFebruary 28, 2024
Interviews

Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip

In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 27, 2024
News

EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia

European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 26, 2024
News

North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports

Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 23, 2024
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