Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea’s Olympic ban creates opportunities for ROK, China: experts
Seoul and Beijing could press for DPRK athletes to join Games under Olympic or unification flag, expert tells NK News
China tells UN ‘The Mole’ isn’t a credible source for sanctions investigations
Beijing rejects evidence from documentary due to 'illegitimate means' used in production
North Korea barred from 2022 Beijing Olympics after IOC suspension
Olympic committee penalizes DPRK for Tokyo no-show, dashing hopes for sports diplomacy breakthrough at Winter Games
Restart of Yongbyon reactor reflects North Korea’s need for fissile material
Kim Jong Un seeks to modernize the DPRK’s nuclear weapons, a goal that benefits from resumed plutonium production
What a path toward a deal with Pyongyang looks like
Washington will be best served by proactive communication with key players in North Korea
More of the same? Japan’s North Korea strategy under the next prime minister
Suga’s successor will continue Tokyo’s sharp defense posture, but variations in sequencing and priorities may emerge
Renewal of North Korea travel ban: A missed opportunity for DPRK-US diplomacy?
Ending the Trump-era travel ban would have been consistent with many stated US goals, despite some diplomatic risks
NATO accuses North Korea of ‘spreading dangerous technology’
Secretary general calls for a stronger NPT to ensure the complete denuclearization of North Korea
Understanding North Korea’s ‘final victory’ and why it matters
For top North Korean officials, the quickest way to ensure their system’s long-term survival is through reunification
North Korea calls Human Rights Watch a ‘puppet’ of the US
The nongovernmental organization has long documented human rights abuses inside the DPRK
