Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
October comes and goes without planned North Korean spy satellite launch
Pyongyang may have altered launch schedules to fix technical issues rather than risk a costly third failure, experts say
North Korea to close embassy in Spain due to sanctions: Spanish political party
Mission reportedly cites difficulties developing bilateral ties as DPRK moves to shutter embassies around the world
What to make of North Korea’s closure of multiple embassies overseas
Weak economy and sanctions likely driving shakeup, with broad implications for diplomacy, humanitarian aid and more
UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage
Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations
Japan court rules North Korea responsible for luring people with false promises
Historic ruling awards damages to four victims who migrated to DPRK from Japan under ‘Paradise on Earth’ campaign
North Korea illicitly added 14 ships to fleet, mostly from China: UN report
Panel of Experts indicates DPRK has now acquired 52 vessels since 2020 in violation of international sanctions
North Korea shuts down Angola embassy as diplomatic closures widen
Move follows closure of Uganda embassy and as media report DPRK to shutter over a dozen missions due to financial issues
Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor
Number of North Koreans entering Russia surges in first half of 2023: Data
Official statistics show 370 DPRK citizens entered country, an increase one expert tied to growing bilateral cooperation
US-ROK forces hold drill on ‘neutralizing’ North Korean attack on border islands
Large-scale maritime drill in Yellow Sea is ‘essential’ to address emerging threats, expert says
