Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
With Yoon’s exit, South Korea faces critical choices on North Korea strategy
Experts say Seoul must act decisively to modernize military and adapt to Trump turmoil, regardless who wins election
North Korea changes name of Pyongyang marathon to omit reference to Kim Il Sung
An in-depth analysis of the founding leader’s cult, praise for repatriations from Japan, ‘patriotic’ marriages and more
South Korea establishes ties with Syria, a longstanding North Korea ally
Move following Assad’s fall ends a decades-long diplomatic freeze and undercuts DPRK’s position in Middle East
How China’s role in Ukraine differs from North Korea’s state-backed war effort
Experts say Kyiv is using capture of Chinese mercenaries to argue Russia is aligned with both Pyongyang and Beijing
Beyond the finish line: Foreign runners reflect on rare journey to North Korea
Participants in Pyongyang marathon share impressions of a ‘modern’ city and ‘curious’ people after first race in 6 years
Fyodor Tertitskiy: Researching the life of ‘accidental tyrant’ Kim Il Sung
The scholar and author discusses his new book about North Korea’s founder, drawing on newly-uncovered sources
US, ROK signed new war plan to address North Korea’s nuclear advancements
USFK chief says classified OPLAN signed in 2023 enhances preparedness for conflict scenarios involving nuclear weapons
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets
Cuts to US-funded broadcasters risk silencing key sources for North Korea
As Voice of America and Radio Free Asia face major cuts, questions grow over whether Seoul will step in
Chinese soldiers join North Korean, Russian troops in war against Ukraine: Kyiv
Zelensky posted footage of Chinese POWs online with US calling news ‘disturbing,’ labeling Beijing as enabler of war
