Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
How to decipher conflicting estimates of North Korean artillery aid to Russia
Expert says South Korean figure of 3M shells is likely exaggerated but that DPRK help gives Moscow ‘breathing room’
March 1, 2024
State media review: Drought forecast raises risks to North Korean food security
An in-depth analysis of weather warnings, a new tourism city, Chongryon’s support for soccer team and more
February 29, 2024
Loss to Japan scuppers North Korean women’s soccer’s hopes for Olympic return
Despite defeat, expert says recent results show DPRK team remains strong even after four years of pandemic isolation
February 29, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues
February 29, 2024
UK in talks with North Korea about sending team to inspect shuttered embassy
Swedish ambassador also reportedly arrived in Pyongyang following visit by German delegation to inspect embassy building
February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade
February 28, 2024
Large-scale US-ROK drills to start March 4 amid elevated North Korea tensions
Freedom Shield will feature live-fire exercises on shooting down DPRK cruise missiles but not training near border
February 28, 2024
How a ‘new Cold War’ is making North Korea more risk-averse – Ep. 331
Professor Ruediger Frank discusses why the DPRK is closing embassies but may not actually have abandoned reunification
February 28, 2024
Five years after Hanoi, Trump’s still keen on a nuclear deal with North Korea
Former president seems determined to rekindle friendship with Kim Jong Un, and he could make enticing offer if reelected
February 28, 2024
Russian tourists share their impressions of North Korea after rare four-day trip
In interviews, first DPRK tourists in years recount state of facilities, restrictions on movement, trip costs and more
February 27, 2024
