Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
US, ROK and Japan to launch new drills to defend against North Korean threats
Freedom Edge exercise and tabletop drills come as countries also draft plans for new trilateral ‘coordinating mechanism’
June 3, 2024
EU blacklists Russian governor for gifting kamikaze drones to Kim Jong Un
Primorsky Krai leader helped DPRK evade sanctions, EU says, also designating Russian firm and DPRK nationals
June 3, 2024
US exports over $200K in goods to North Korea, likely humanitarian aid
Census Bureau data shows multiple shipments of apparent private aid since November, the first in seven years
May 31, 2024
At rock bottom: Moon Chung-in surveys the ruins of North Korea diplomacy
In interview, former presidential adviser raises alarm about risk of conflict, laments sidelining of peace advocates
May 31, 2024
North Korea threatens ‘unforeseen disaster’ over alleged US spy plane flights
Accusations of espionage follow DPRK satellite launch and warnings against US and ROK ‘intrusions’ into territory
May 31, 2024
Russian gunmaker claims North Korea copied his sniper rifle design
CEO of Lobaev Arms endorses knockoff fired by Kim Jong Un and says he’s willing to help ‘ally’ DPRK with mass production
May 31, 2024
State media review: North Korea blasts UN chief over satellite launch criticism
An in-depth analysis of statement against secretary-general, new houses for farmers and a campaign to catch more fish
May 30, 2024
North Korea develops new NATO-caliber assault rifle in arms modernization push
Expert uncovers DPRK’s plans to introduce rifle based on Russian AK after unblurring photo published in state media
May 30, 2024
Why the US seeks dialogue with North Korea on human rights – Ep. 344
Julie Turner discusses her work as US envoy on DPRK human rights and how the global community can help North Koreans
May 29, 2024
Failure to launch: Why North Korea’s satellite ambitions keep going up in flames
Third failure in four tries underscores systematic problems in DPRK space program despite Russian help, experts say
May 28, 2024
