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Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
EU blacklists North Korea’s defense chief over arms transfers to Russia
European Council also designates DPRK missile bureau, while US sanctions Russian ports involved in weapons shipments
February 26, 2024
Why talks on North Korea’s nuclear program still can’t get off the ground
Conflicting party goals and stable status quo have long undermined negotiations, though arms control holds promise
February 26, 2024
North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance
February 23, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term
February 23, 2024
A dubious history undergirds claims that North Korea has resolved to go to war
Narrative that US failed to respond to DPRK efforts to normalize ties distorts the picture of Kim Jong Un’s intentions
February 23, 2024
North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
Campaign compromising government software shows DPRK not above ‘red on red’ attacks on close partner, researchers say
February 22, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams US ‘air pirates’ for raising risk of war
An in-depth analysis of spy flight complaints, criticism of US over Gaza, the Day of the Shining Star and more
February 22, 2024
Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness
Pyongyang is likely fuming over perceived disloyalty of longtime ally, but bilateral ties have been marginal for years
February 22, 2024
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
February 21, 2024
