Foreign Relations
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North Korea-China trade slumps in October but remains far above pandemic lows
Chinese data shows slight decline in exports and imports, while Russia-DPRK trade reportedly sits at just $28M for year
Asian Games organizers fined $500K for allowing North Korean flag at competition
Anti-doping body banned use of flag after DPRK athletes failed to undergo steroid testing during pandemic
From Moscow to Pyongyang: The birth of North Korea under Soviet control
A new NK News series explores the history of bilateral ties and what it says about DPRK’s partnership with Russia today
Russia, North Korea discuss exploration of gold and rare earth metals: Moscow
Two sides also reportedly held talks on food trade and other cooperation, as Russian delegation departs Pyongyang
Biden, Xi still going round in circles on North Korea at latest summit
Experts say DPRK policy ‘remains on autopilot’ even as US and Chinese leaders make progress on other issues
Hungary to extradite South Korean over raid on North Korean Embassy in Spain
Unnamed man accused of committing array of crimes during raid by activist group Free Joseon in Feb. 2019
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms
State media review: North Korea touts new law on disability rights
An in-depth analysis of how DPRK treats people with disabilities, arms sales counter claims, criticism of G7 and more
The US must not restation nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula
Deploying nukes in South Korea doesn’t help deter North Korea and would invite responses that undermine US-ROK alliance
US again deploys B-52H bomber to peninsula for joint training with South Korea
Deployment is 12th this year and demonstrates US commitment to deter North Korea and defend against attack, Seoul says
