Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Seoul officials demand China refrain from repatriating North Korean defectors
Unification minister calls on Beijing to abide by global norms, as thousands could be sent home when the DPRK reopens
August 16, 2023
North Korea’s imitation of foreign brands, from Choco Pie to Dior – Ep. 302
UniKorea staff discuss the DPRK’s copycat products, plus a tour company says DPRK will soon open its borders
August 16, 2023
North Korean ship resurfaces near DPRK weapons hub after rare trip to Russia
Kum Ya’s voyage raises questions about its role in military cooperation, after Kremlin’s defense chief visited Pyongyang
August 16, 2023
‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media
First statement from Pyongyang on matter comes around one month after King crossed inter-Korean border on JSA tour
August 16, 2023
Yoon heralds close ties with Tokyo as means to deter North Korean invasion
South Korean president cites Japan’s role in hosting UNC forces, while denouncing opponents as ‘communist totalitarians’
August 15, 2023
Russian military cooperation with North Korea doesn’t pose threat, Shoigu says
Speech by Kremlin’s defense chief comes after he watched Pyongyang military parade and inspected DPRK nuclear missiles
August 15, 2023
China opposes UN Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights abuses
Beijing’s mission to UN criticizes ‘politicization’ of human rights issues, but meeting still likely to take place
August 15, 2023
What to make of North Korea’s open preparations for war with South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s arms factory tours and approval of battle plans appear aimed at showing DPRK is able to ‘fight tonight’
August 15, 2023
US, ROK to kick off summer military exercises that have enraged North Korea
Ulchi Freedom Shield to feature over twice as many field training drills, with US Space Force to join for first time
August 14, 2023
Yoon hails importance of UNC as barrier to DPRK’s ‘communist’ unification vision
U.N. forces still critical for South Korea’s defense in the event of renewed conflict, says South Korean leader
August 11, 2023
