Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
UN working to confirm forced repatriations of North Koreans, special envoy says
Elizabeth Salmon raises concern about some 1,500 DPRK nationals imprisoned in China as North Korea opens borders
September 12, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s train speeds past Vladivostok en route to presumed Putin summit
Russian media speculate North Korean leader could meet Putin at Far East spaceport, though Kremlin tight-lipped
September 12, 2023
Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms
State media says North Korean leader left Pyongyang via private train on Sunday after US warns against weapons deal
September 12, 2023
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia in coming days: Kremlin
DPRK state media also reported on meeting between leaders at invitation of Vladimir Putin but did not specify location
September 11, 2023
North Korea-Russia summit to talk arms deal would be ‘huge mistake’: VP Harris
White House laments ‘act of desperation’ while expert sees major potential gains for DPRK
September 11, 2023
Book review: Exploring Japan’s response to North Korea’s growing nuclear threat
Tomotaro Inoue delves into rapid increase in Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile tests and Tokyo’s options to deter them
September 11, 2023
China falling? Why a wary North Korea is monitoring Beijing’s economic woes
China’s slowing exports, depreciation of yuan and political turmoil at top could drive DPRK to reevaluate foreign ties
September 8, 2023
Former Governor Bill Richardson helped free Americans in DPRK, but at what cost?
Ex-US Ambassador to UN, who passed away last week, was hailed for his work but it may have interfered with UNC tasks
September 8, 2023
Russian embassy in North Korea welcomes first new personnel since pandemic
Twenty people arrived Thursday with military orchestra that is set to perform for DPRK foundation day celebrations
September 7, 2023
When Putin met the Kims: 20 years of armored trains and opulence
A look at leaders’ summits as reports swirl of upcoming meeting between Russian president and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
September 7, 2023
