Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Why a far-flung port on North Korea’s periphery could be key to its economy
China and Russia have recognized Rajin’s importance, and three countries have increasingly seen their interests align
July 26, 2023
The American prisoners of war left behind in North Korea – Ep. 299
Investigative journalist Mark Sauter discusses the soldiers that remain unaccounted for 70 years after the Korean War
July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary
July 26, 2023
What awaits US soldier Travis King in North Korean detention
Pyongyang subjects detainees to grueling interrogations, and a few tragic cases show that not everyone escapes unscathed
July 25, 2023
Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week
State media says Russian delegation to attend Korean War anniversary events as Pyongyang prepares for military parade
July 25, 2023
What a Chinese delegation’s visit means for North Korea’s border controls
DPRK may be testing waters before easing restrictions, or just making an exception for key ally on important holiday
July 25, 2023
North Korea invites Chinese delegation, first foreign visit since pandemic began
State media announces visit for Korean War anniversary in significant development for DPRK’s COVID border controls
July 24, 2023
UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander
LTG Andrew Harrison declines to provide more details about talks to secure release of US soldier who crossed into DPRK
July 24, 2023
US nuclear submarine visits Jeju ahead of Korean War anniversary
Arrival comes after US nuclear missile submarine visited peninsula last week in show of force against North Korea
July 24, 2023
Book review: A new history reconsiders Korea’s unending war with itself
‘Korea at War’ traces roots of Korean War back to 19th century and debunks myths that North Korea and US still propagate
July 24, 2023
