Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
How North Korea will take advantage of the new US-China Cold War
China needs North Korea to act as a buffer against the U.S.-allied South Korea more than ever
North Korean missile experts suspected of supporting Iran’s weapons programs: UN
Panel identifies 13 DPRK technicians accused of visiting Iran, describes transfer of critical missile parts
How Chinese netizens reacted to North Korea’s contentious ballistic missile test
The missile launch sparked commentary on North Korea not seen on Chinese social media for some time
North Korea threatens NGOs, media over claims of malnourished children
Aid organizations recently told a U.N. panel that children are suffering due to the DPRK’s COVID-19 border restrictions
Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
Dr. Cho Nam Han discusses ways the international community can help fight disease in North Korea
Citing COVID-19, North Korea decides not to attend Tokyo Olympics
The decision was made by the DPRK Olympics Committee in late March, state-run website reports
Jordan outs oil smuggler in undercover North Korea film as ‘infamous swindler’
Response to UN panel suggests Korea Friendship Association tried to scam filmmakers, but some disagree
Why an oil pipeline between North Korea and China rouses nuclear concerns
The U.N. set limits for how much crude oil China can send to the DPRK, but few know how much is really flowing through
In the twilight of their lives, Korean Americans push to see long-lost family
A new bill in Congress urges officials to work on reuniting Korean Americans with their relatives in North Korea
North Korea in March 2021: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1, 2021 to March 31, 2021