Foreign Relations | NK News
July 22, 2024

Foreign Relations

Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations

Seoul official forecasts ‘low possibility’ of North Korean military tension

Seoul official forecasts ‘low possibility’ of North Korean military tension

Unification minister says Pyongyang will closely watch Moon-Biden summit this month before making any moves

Seoul official forecasts ‘low possibility’ of North Korean military tension
Kelly Kasulis
Kelly Kasulis May 6, 2021
Why South Korea’s Democrats are still the best of a bad bunch for North Korea
NK PRO

Why South Korea’s Democrats are still the best of a bad bunch for North Korea

North Korea may bash South Korea's ruling party from time to time, but they're still better than the alternatives

Why South Korea’s Democrats are still the best of a bad bunch for North Korea
James Fretwell
James Fretwell May 6, 2021
Washington shared its new North Korea policy review with Tokyo and Seoul

Washington shared its new North Korea policy review with Tokyo and Seoul

Top officials from G7 countries also urged Pyongyang to resume inter-Korean talks

Washington shared its new North Korea policy review with Tokyo and Seoul
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 6, 2021
Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa
NK PRO

Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa

The DPRK’s Pretoria Embassy has been a key source of illicit funds for Pyongyang, say experts

Poachers, guns and statues: North Korea’s ‘hub’ of crime in South Africa
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 5, 2021
How should Biden handle travel bans to North Korea and economic sanctions?

How should Biden handle travel bans to North Korea and economic sanctions?

Former adviser to White House officials talks North Korea sanctions, the travel ban and what Biden can do to sway China

How should Biden handle travel bans to North Korea and economic sanctions?
NK News
NK News May 5, 2021
US forces must ‘be ready’ for North Korean nuclear, chemical attacks: Official

US forces must ‘be ready’ for North Korean nuclear, chemical attacks: Official

China is at fault for a lax export control, contributing to North Korea’s weapons programs, said US officials

US forces must ‘be ready’ for North Korean nuclear, chemical attacks: Official
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 5, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public
NK PRO

Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public

Kim is no longer airing out his social concerns to just his close cadres or the party faithful

Kim Jong Un’s battle with teen spirit, foreign media and bureaucracy goes public
Peter Ward
Peter Ward May 4, 2021
China’s UN ambassador calls for ‘timely adjustment’ of sanctions on North Korea

China’s UN ambassador calls for ‘timely adjustment’ of sanctions on North Korea

Zhang Jun said he hopes the US’ new policy review will emphasize diplomacy, not more pressure

China’s UN ambassador calls for ‘timely adjustment’ of sanctions on North Korea
Min Chao Choy
Min Chao Choy May 4, 2021
North Korea says it won’t attend June World Cup qualifiers in South Korea

North Korea says it won’t attend June World Cup qualifiers in South Korea

The decision comes after Pyongyang announced last month it won’t attend the Tokyo Olympics due to COVID concerns

North Korea says it won’t attend June World Cup qualifiers in South Korea
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2021
US secretary of state: It’s ‘up to North Korea’ whether or not talks resume

US secretary of state: It’s ‘up to North Korea’ whether or not talks resume

Pentagon, State Department seek diplomatic options with Pyongyang even as the DPRK continues to rebuff backdoor outreach

US secretary of state: It’s ‘up to North Korea’ whether or not talks resume
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim May 4, 2021