Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Why North Korea forged enduring friendship with Syria, but not neighboring Iraq
Geopolitical realities more than simple loyalty have driven Pyongyang’s ties with the ideologically similar regimes
North Korea tells UN that sanctions hinder global socioeconomic progress
UN Panel of Experts has noted sanctions impact but says DPRK also contributes to its ‘dismal’ humanitarian situation
Are North Korea’s missile tests building up to something big? – Ep. 257
The NK News team discusses DPRK state media’s weapons reveals, a missile over Japan, US-ROK responses and more
With missile over Japan, North Korea reminds US that it’s not going anywhere
Pyongyang wants sanctions relief and will continue to ramp up pressure through tests until Washington relents
US-ROK-Japan military drills a factor in North Korea’s missile tests, China says
Beijing foreign ministry calls for dialogue but says Washington needs to prove it has ‘no hostile intent’ toward DPRK
North Korea and Russia’s hot-and-cold relationship rapidly heats up
Reported arms deal between the two less about solidarity and more about Kim Jong Un’s needs for hard cash
Pushing the envelope? Full Trump-Kim letters released but authenticity unclear
South Korean journal provides full text of letters for first time but tells NK News it has never seen original copies
US, ROK conduct naval drills in response to North Korean ‘provocations’: Seoul
South Korean military says exercises strengthen allies’ defense posture, after additional DPRK missile tests this week
How faith-based groups can help North Korea — if they’re ever able to return
A major pillar of aid to the DPRK could wither away as the country’s COVID controls and US travel ban restrict access
State media review: North Korea says Kim Jong Un suffered during 1990s famine
An in-depth analysis of efforts to paint leader as a man of the people, criticism of Canada and more
