Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
As Japanese election approaches, Shinzo Abe’s legacy on North Korea looms large
Former prime minister championed abduction issue but oversaw deteriorating relations with Pyongyang and Seoul
US State Department condemns North Korea’s train-launched ballistic missile
Spokesperson calls tests a threat but does not comment on ROK’s successful ballistic missile launch from submarine
US introduces ‘multiple-entry’ passports for aid workers visiting North Korea
Under U.S. travel ban, special validation passports previously allowed only one round-trip visit
North Korea tested new train-launched ballistic missile system: state media
State media claims it succeeded in firing missiles from a train to hit target off east coast
Kim Yo Jong slams Moon for calling North Korea’s missile tests ‘provocative’
State media publishes criticism of South Korean president hours after North and South both tested ballistic missiles
Seoul seeks to improve inter-Korean relations through 2022 Olympics: Blue House
Chinese foreign minister voices support to ROK president, though it’s unclear if DPRK can attend the Winter Games
North Korea denounces US ‘challenge’ to Beijing’s One China policy
DPRK again says Taiwan is part of China while Beijing's foreign minister visits Seoul
The US, ROK and Japan hold trilateral meeting after North Korean missile tests
The three sides reportedly discussed ways to engage Pyongyang, with Seoul emphasizing humanitarian outreach
South Koreans have learned to stop worrying and love the bomb, polling suggests
Leading think tank finds consistent support for nuclear armament among general public every year for the past decade
Nuclear watchdog chief urges North Korea to uphold nonproliferation treaty
Statement comes after International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported activity at Yongbyon nuclear complex
