Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Syrian ambassador to leave North Korea as diplomatic exodus continues
Latest departure leaves only four foreign ambassadors in Pyongyang, though Syria will not shutter its embassy
How global pressure on Russia could impact the North Korea sanctions regime
Moscow could withdraw support for the UN Panel of Experts on the DPRK and block new Security Council designations
State media review: North Koreans still in the dark about war in Ukraine
An in-depth analysis of the DPRK’s Ukraine coverage, upcoming children’s ideological event and women’s day celebrations
What Yoon’s win means for security and foreign relations on the Korean Peninsula
US and Japan will welcome Yoon Suk-yeol’s election win, but his tough talk risks tensions with China and North Korea
Expert roundup: What Yoon Suk-yeol’s win means for inter-Korean relations
Analysts expect Seoul to move closer to Washington and more missile tests from Pyongyang
Is North Korea’s ultimate goal to conquer the South? – NKNews Podcast Ep. 226
Four experts debate what the DPRK means by ‘final victory’ and whether it seeks unification on its terms
US issues unusual statement on enhanced North Korea intelligence collection
Analysts say statement likely due to recent North Korean satellite technology launches and upcoming anniversary
South Korean presidential election too close to call as voting ends
Exit polls show less than 1 percentage point gap between North Korea hawk Yoon Suk-yeol and more dovish Lee Jae-myung
New Russia sanctions further dim hopes for the future of North Korea travel
Sanctions and travel advisories on Russia could complicate tourism to DPRK as China route remains shut
Ruble to rubble: Fiscal freefall cuts into pockets of North Koreans in Russia
Experts say financial turmoil due to sanctions against Russia will squeeze DPRK laborers, who are unable to return home