Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
UK in talks with North Korea about sending team to inspect shuttered embassy
Swedish ambassador also reportedly arrived in Pyongyang following visit by German delegation to inspect embassy building
February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
February 28, 2024
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border
February 28, 2024
How a ‘new Cold War’ is making North Korea more risk-averse – Ep. 331
Professor Ruediger Frank discusses why the DPRK is closing embassies but may not actually have abandoned reunification
February 28, 2024
Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea
Former president seems determined to rekindle friendship with Kim Jong Un, and he could make enticing offer if reelected
February 28, 2024
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
February 27, 2024
Lee Nak-yon calls for Yoon administration to seek summit with North Korea
Progressive politician suggests Moon Jae-in play role in engaging Pyongyang, stresses need to reduce military tensions
February 27, 2024
How great power competition is shaping North Korea’s grand strategy
Rejection of unification and foreign policy changes reflect DPRK’s effort to find new way forward amid US-China rivalry
February 27, 2024
German delegation visiting North Korea to inspect embassy building in Pyongyang
Visit likely first by European staff since pandemic began, though Germany says it doesn’t guarantee embassy reopening
February 27, 2024
North Korea once again fails to pay its contribution to UN budget on time
DPRK has repeatedly paid late in recent years, which one expert says may reflect country’s financial struggles
February 26, 2024
