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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

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 13, 2025
Analysis

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyFebruary 12, 2025
Analysis

North Korea’s procurement of cars, diamonds highlights extensive trade network

NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 10, 2025
News

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 10, 2025
News

Kim calls for stronger combat readiness while pledging support for Russia’s war

Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 9, 2025
News

Trump, Ishiba call for North Korea’s denuclearization amid DPRK resistance

US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 8, 2025
News

Ukraine says DPRK forces have withdrawn from Kursk, but Kyiv’s top spy disagrees

Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 7, 2025
News

North Korea eyes match against Russian national team after club friendlies

Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 5, 2025
News

North Korean arrivals to Russia mark 12-fold yearly increase in 2024

Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 4, 2025
News

North Korea’s top universities forge new links with Russian institutions

DPRK delegations visited various Russian universities to discuss nuclear science, joint training and student exchanges

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinFebruary 4, 2025
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