Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).
Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement
Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained
NK Pro analysis shows Pyongyang’s networks extend beyond China, with multiple nations offering goods to the regime
But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat
Leader blamed US for instigating conflicts in Gaza, Syria and Ukraine in speech to mark KPA founding anniversary
US president also touted his relationship with Kim as asset, vowing Washington would have relations with Pyongyang
Experts tell NK News strategic regrouping, intelligence gaps and Trump’s return are factors behind conflicting reports
Men’s team was victorious in one match, drew in another with Russian coach expressing interest in acquiring DPRK player
Record number of DPRK citizens entered as students while more than 6,400 Russians visited North Korea in same period
DPRK delegations visited various Russian universities to discuss nuclear science, joint training and student exchanges
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