Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea hosts joint IT expo with Russia, showing off phones, drones and more
Firms from both countries participate in Pyongyang event, which expert calls clear violation of UN sanctions
October 30, 2024
North Korea ready to conduct nuclear test, ICBM launch around US election: Seoul
Military says DPRK seeks attention for nuclear issue, though expert says tests unlikely as they’d anger Russia and China
October 30, 2024
Kim Jong Un appears to fear possible assassination, South Korean spy agency says
NIS cites increased security around North Korean leader, while assessing DPRK generals deployed to support Russia’s war
October 29, 2024
What to know about Kim Yong Bok, the man leading North Korean troops in Russia
Top DPRK general has appeared at drills that were likely part of preparations to send elite soldiers to fight Ukraine
October 29, 2024
North Korea’s top diplomat visits Russia amid criticism of DPRK troop deployment
Choe Son Hui’s trip trumpets ‘unbreakable unity’ and may aim to normalize military cooperation in Ukraine, expert says
October 29, 2024
North Korean soldiers in Kursk, ROK retaliation and propaganda leaflets in Seoul
NK News’ Jeongmin Kim discusses how DPRK troops could help repel incursion and ROK plans to send experts to Ukraine
October 29, 2024
North Korea has sent up to $5.5B in weapons to Russia since last year: Report
Researcher also estimates DPRK could earn up to $572M per year from deploying troops to fight Ukraine
October 29, 2024
North Korean troops already in Russia’s Kursk near Ukraine, NATO confirms
Expert says Moscow using deployment to send message over Kyiv’s incursion and repel Ukraine from its territory
October 29, 2024
Russian air force jet stops in North Korea before unusual flight toward Ukraine
Plane appears to make irregular landing near airbase, after DPRK allegedly started sending troops to Russia
October 28, 2024
North Korea defends right to send troops to Russia but doesn’t admit to doing so
Foreign ministry statement marks shift from outright denial, as Ukraine says DPRK soldiers could start fighting Monday
October 28, 2024
