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Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Foreign professors to teach at North Korean university, first time since COVID
DPRK recently issued visas for teachers at private Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, representative says
September 2, 2024
Japan seeks record military budget to counter North Korean missile threats
2025 budget proposal allocates billions for satellites and counterstrike weapons in line with proactive defense strategy
September 2, 2024
Russian power grid experts visit North Korea to discuss energy cooperation
Two sides reportedly touched on development of power industry in country with deteriorating electrical grid
August 30, 2024
South Korea to allow private groups to contact North Korea for flood relief
Seoul emphasizes decision is an exception to de facto ban that aims to help DPRK citizens ‘return to their daily lives’
August 30, 2024
North Korea slams US for ‘exaggerating’ nuclear threats in updated strategy
An in-depth analysis of US nuke plans, praise for Kim Jong Un’s economic policy and minimizing of Kim Jong Il’s feats
August 30, 2024
North Korean diplomatic delegation to attend UN General Assembly: Sources
Intelligence source says Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui expected to give speech, after Japanese media reports same
August 30, 2024
North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas
State media reveals e-commerce scheme to sell goods via website set up with China and Russia, raising sanctions concerns
August 30, 2024
Spick and span: How North Korea’s clean streets sanitize its image abroad
Foreign friends and foes have long fixated on Pyongyang’s tidiness, highlighting regime’s success in hiding its flaws
August 30, 2024
South Korean who leaked military secrets was recruited by China in 2017: Seoul
Prosecutors accuse man of selling intel 30 times, still investigating if Chinese handler tied to North Korea
August 29, 2024
Trump’s erratic messaging undermined maximum pressure on North Korea: McMaster
In new book, former security adviser shines light on internal policy division, says Trump proposed strike on DPRK parade
August 29, 2024
