Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms
November 16, 2023
State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
An in-depth analysis of how DPRK treats people with disabilities, arms sales counter claims, criticism of G7 and more
November 16, 2023
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance
November 16, 2023
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says
November 15, 2023
The growing evidence of North Korean weapons trade with Russia – Ep. 315
The NK News team discusses Pyongyang’s ties with Moscow, overseas IT workers, boat defections and more
November 15, 2023
High-level Russian delegation in North Korea for economic talks: State media
Discussions are first under bilateral commission since 2019 and follow Kim-Putin summit on expanding cooperation
November 15, 2023
UN Command, South Korea pledge ‘united’ response if North Korea attacks
ROK and 17 UNC member states hold first-ever meeting of defense chiefs, stressing role in maintaining peace
November 14, 2023
Yoon vows to raise alarm about North Korea-Russia military ties at APEC summit
South Korean president also claims DPRK seeks to advance missiles through satellite launches, though expert disagrees
November 14, 2023
Why the US won’t mind if South Korea scraps military pact with North Korea
Experts say US has harbored reservations about deal since 2018 signing but may see its value in preventing escalation
November 14, 2023
US, ROK, Japan to kick off info sharing on North Korean missiles next month
Announcement comes as Seoul and Washington revise strategy for deterring DPRK nukes for first time in decade
November 13, 2023
