Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role
Jung Pak’s departure leaves Biden administration without leader on DPRK issues as Pyongyang expands its nuclear arsenal
July 10, 2024
US soldier charged with desertion to North Korea to face first court hearing
Travis King due in military court on July 16 on charges including soliciting child porn, one year after crossing border
July 10, 2024
5G networks interfering with reception of North Korean TV after satellite switch
High-def KCTV footage remains inaccessible in South Korea due to frequency overlap with Russian satellite broadcasts
July 10, 2024
Russian military jet lands in North Korea, first known flight since Putin visit
Expert says undisguised trip suggests Moscow sees little need to hide military ties after signing mutual defense pact
July 9, 2024
Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea
NK News’ Alannah Hill discusses the latest statement from the North Korean leader’s sister and Russia-DPRK cooperation
July 9, 2024
Donbas youth group plans projects with North Korea after Pyongyang visit
Experts say cooperation could open door for dispatch of DPRK soldiers or workers to Russia-occupied region of Ukraine
July 8, 2024
ROK takes up leadership role in US-led naval exercise with eye on North Korea
Multinational RIMPAC drills come as Yoon prepares to visit US, warning of global threat posed by DPRK-Russia ties
July 8, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations
July 8, 2024
Why Russia’s designs on North Korean rare-earth metals probably won’t pan out
Reports suggest DPRK has vast reserves of critical tech component, but closer analysis unearths reasons to be skeptical
July 8, 2024
Love lost? How Putin could spoil a Trump push to rekindle ties with Kim Jong Un
Ex-president’s reelection could form diplomatic love triangle, forcing North Korea to choose between US talks and Russia
July 5, 2024
