Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
US B-1 bomber joins air drills with South Korea on deterring North Korea
Seoul calls training a response to DPRK nuclear threats as it seeks to strengthen readiness following Yoon's ouster
April 15, 2025
Kim Jong Un sends $2M to Japan for education of pro-DPRK youth: State media
North Korean leader’s annual donation to Chongryon aims to secure loyalty amid declining youth interest in regime
April 14, 2025
Russian officials release rare footage of North Koreans at construction site
Video aimed at quashing rumors of dog meat consumption shows laborers in Vladivostok in likely violation of sanctions
April 14, 2025
North Korea boasts of Mount Paektu’s UNESCO designation as Global Geopark
Recognition boosts Pyongyang’s efforts to promote mountain as both geological treasure and sacred symbol of Kim dynasty
April 14, 2025
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election
April 14, 2025
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
April 11, 2025
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East
April 11, 2025
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing
April 11, 2025
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Participants in Pyongyang marathon share impressions of a ‘modern’ city and ‘curious’ people after first race in 6 years
April 11, 2025
Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
The scholar and author discusses his new book about North Korea’s founder, drawing on newly-uncovered sources
April 10, 2025
