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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).

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Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July

Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July

Deployment may coincide with Russian summer offensive, lawmakers say, with dispatch linked to Shoigu-Kim meeting

Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2025
Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties

Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties

Russian firm files declaration to import Taeha brews, which gained popularity in DPRK for plastic packaging

Another North Korean beer moves to tap into Russian market amid burgeoning ties
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2025
Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
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Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port

Lady R’s visit to Rason comes as signs of DPRK weapons in Ukraine war continue to emerge despite slowdown in port calls

Russian cargo ship implicated in arms smuggling returns to North Korean port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 26, 2025
Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Norwind Airlines submits request to operate route twice a week amid Russia’s flourishing ties with North Korea

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky

Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran

Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center

Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center

Russia’s soft power agency, accused of spying and propaganda, to boost student exchanges and cultural outreach in DPRK

Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 23, 2025
North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
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North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade

Shipment of $38K vehicle likely violates UN sanctions, while outsourcing schemes for wigs and clothing continue

North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Dave Yin June 20, 2025
The improbable tale of the Russian tiger hunters recruited to kill Kim Il Sung

The improbable tale of the Russian tiger hunters recruited to kill Kim Il Sung

The Yankovsky family fled the Russian Revolution only to get wrapped up in the rise of the North Korean state

The improbable tale of the Russian tiger hunters recruited to kill Kim Il Sung
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 20, 2025
Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says

Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says

Kim Jong Un also unlikely to visit Russia soon despite previous prep, as allies mark one year since Pyongyang summit

Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 20, 2025
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