Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
February 23, 2024
US won’t abandon alliance with Seoul over North Korean nukes: ROK defense chief
Shin Won-sik says US would give up ‘global leadership’ by doing so, amid concerns about possible second Trump term
February 23, 2024
A dubious history undergirds claims that North Korea has resolved to go to war
Narrative that US failed to respond to DPRK efforts to normalize ties distorts the picture of Kim Jong Un’s intentions
February 23, 2024
North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
Campaign compromising government software shows DPRK not above ‘red on red’ attacks on close partner, researchers say
February 22, 2024
State media review: North Korea slams US ‘air pirates’ for raising risk of war
An in-depth analysis of spy flight complaints, criticism of US over Gaza, the Day of the Shining Star and more
February 22, 2024
Cuba’s move to establish ties with Seoul betrays North Korea’s economic weakness
Pyongyang is likely fuming over perceived disloyalty of longtime ally, but bilateral ties have been marginal for years
February 22, 2024
Seoul confirms existence of mass burial site for UN forces in North Korean city
Unification ministry says defectors testified about Korean War graves, a finding that could support remains recovery
February 21, 2024
What Kim Jong Un’s appearances can tell us about the DPRK regime – Ep. 330
Researcher Martin Weiser discusses his work tracking North Korean officials, Kim Jong Un’s daughter and more
February 21, 2024
North Korea used US parts in ballistic missile Russia fired at Ukraine: Report
Researchers find DPRK also used smuggling networks to source missile components from Europe and Asia
February 21, 2024
Interview: Human rights envoy says US isn’t just ‘wagging finger’ at North Korea
Julie Turner says US is willing to discuss its own record with Pyongyang and responds to DPRK criticism of her work
February 21, 2024
