Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown



Interviews Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A map of Kim Jong Il’s trips to China by train in North Hamgyong Province \| Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011) Growing signs of friction between North Korea and China this year have raised questions about a potential realignment of Pyongyang’s foreign policy priorities, especially as it continues to cozy up to Moscow. However, a leading expert says the apparent turbulence between the DPRK and China is merely short term, and in actuality, their relationship remains remarkably stable. Growing signs of friction between North Korea and China this year have raised questions about a potential realignment of Pyongyang’s foreign policy priorities, especially as it continues to cozy up to Moscow. However, a leading expert says the apparent turbulence between the DPRK and China is merely short term, and in actuality, their relationship remains remarkably stable. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

In interview, expert Seong-hyon Lee linkens countries to squabbling couple whose arguments belie stable relationship

Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2024

Why rumors of friction between North Korea and China are likely overblown

A map of Kim Jong Il’s trips to China by train in North Hamgyong Province | Image: Eric Lafforgue (Sept. 2011)

Growing signs of friction between North Korea and China this year have raised questions about a potential realignment of Pyongyang’s foreign policy priorities, especially as it continues to cozy up to Moscow.

However, a leading expert says the apparent turbulence between the DPRK and China is merely short term, and in actuality, their relationship remains remarkably stable.

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