Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Seoul clears way for full deployment of US battery against North Korean missiles
Environment impact study finds THAAD interceptor poses no risk to residents after years of local opposition
June 22, 2023
New US cyber unit to coordinate responses against nation states like North Korea
Justice Department unit will break down ‘wall’ between criminal and national security investigations, expert says
June 22, 2023
UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights
Human rights chief says Pyongyang hasn’t cooperated for years, as DPRK representative lashes out over abduction issue
June 22, 2023
Russian governor unveils plans for industrial park with North Korea and China
Far East official says DPRK’s sanctioned labor resources can help build facility, boost trilateral commerce in future
June 21, 2023
Beijing pushes back against Blinken’s call for China to do more on North Korea
China again implies US must do more to resolve tensions, as DPRK slams secretary of state’s ‘disgraceful’ trip
June 21, 2023
China in ‘unique position’ to push North Korea to return to talks, Blinken says
US secretary of state calls on Beijing to use influence to solve DPRK nuclear issue, meeting with Xi and top officials
June 20, 2023
Book review: An African woman’s memoir of privilege and identity in North Korea
‘Black Girl from Pyongyang’ documents the fascinating story of Monica Macias, a dictator’s daughter who grew up in DPRK
June 19, 2023
North Korea promises more ‘powerful nuclear weapons’ to counter US ‘domination’
Kim Jong Un leads party meeting deriding ‘severe defect’ in satellite program, pushes for another launch at early date
June 19, 2023
North Korea convenes delayed party meeting on economy, defense policy
State media reports Kim Jong Un presided over first day of likely multiday plenum but makes no mention of speech
June 17, 2023
US nuclear sub arrives in South Korea, a day after North Korean missile launch
USS Michigan’s visit is first by Ohio-class submarine since 2017 as allies seek to bolster deterrence against DPRK
June 16, 2023
