Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korean trademark applications raise red flags about business in Russia
NK News uncovers 11 more DPRK firms that laid groundwork to enter Russian market this year, including 2 last month
October 3, 2024
Youngah Lee: Why a ‘peace regime’ must come before unification with North Korea
Head of progressive civic group explains why she believes US military presence stands in way of better inter-Korean ties
October 3, 2024
Record number of North Korean firms set to export goods to Russia in 2024: Data
Russian trade declarations point to growing demand for DPRK foodstuffs and medicine, despite UN sanctions on many goods
October 2, 2024
Japan’s new leader, Kim Yo Jong slams Zelensky and advisory on DPRK IT workers
NK News’ Shreyas Reddy discusses how Shigeru Ishiba will approach North Korea and warnings about cyberattacks
October 1, 2024
Shigeru Ishiba’s ambitions for nuke sharing to deter North Korea face long odds
New Japanese leader wants to establish ‘Asian NATO’ with US and partners but faces skepticism at home and in Washington
October 1, 2024
North Korea says it won’t negotiate away nukes regardless who wins US election
In speech, envoy tells UN that US-ROK nuclear consultative group is biggest threat to DPRK, justifying military buildup
October 1, 2024
Chinese man extradited to US to face charges over North Korea tobacco smuggling
Australia hands over Jin Guanghua to stand trial for allegedly raking in $700M for DPRK using US banks
October 1, 2024
North Korean museum in Cambodia still closed, years after ‘temporary’ suspension
Continued closure of Grand Panorama Museum near Angkor Wat suggests sanctions on DPRK workers have derailed project
September 30, 2024
Kim Yo Jong claps back at Zelensky for saying North Korea is Russia’s accomplice
DPRK leader’s sister accuses US of providing ‘greatest amount’ of weapons to Kyiv, as Pyongyang sends arms to Moscow
September 30, 2024
How Japan’s new leader could change tack on nuclear neighbor North Korea
Shigeru Ishiba has questioned Tokyo’s focus on sanctions at expense of dialogue, despite his reputation as defense hawk
September 27, 2024
