Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Russia gifts drones and supplies to North Korea in likely sanctions violation
Reported weapons exchange during Kim Jong Un’s trip falls short of US predictions but may just be a first step
September 17, 2023
North Korea to bolster ‘cooperation’ with Russian army, defense chief says
Two sides continue high-level meetings but yet to comment on possible weapons exchange
September 17, 2023
Russian defense chief shows North Korean leader hypersonic ‘dagger’ missile
Sergei Shoigu guides Kim Jong Un through litany of strategic and other assets as possible transaction looms
September 16, 2023
Athletes depart North Korea to compete in 2023 Asian Games in China
State media reports group left capital for multi-sport tournament this month as country continues to normalize travel
September 16, 2023
Kim Jong Un says Russian aircraft can ‘overwhelm’ external threats: State media
DPRK leader praises Russian air capacity during tour of mass production center as he continues tour of Far East
September 16, 2023
US, ROK demand Russia ‘act responsibly,’ shun North Korea military cooperation
Top officials warn of consequences for sanctions breaches following Kim Jong Un summit with Vladimir Putin
September 15, 2023
US sanctions Russian tied to Wagner Group for assisting North Korean arms sales
Designation targeting Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine comes as Kim Jong Un visits Russia to discuss military cooperation
September 15, 2023
US extends ban on civilian planes entering North Korean airspace for five years
Department of Transportation cites threats from DPRK’s unannounced missile tests to aviation security
September 15, 2023
State media review: North Koreans ‘pine for’ Kim Jong Un as he travels abroad
An in-depth analysis of reactions to leader’s Russia trip, founding holiday events, Chongryon supporters and more
September 15, 2023
Kim Jong Un tours factory producing advanced fighter jets in Russian Far East
Russia says two sides ‘see potential’ to cooperate on aircraft, as North Korean leader inspects Su-35 and Su-57 jets
September 15, 2023
