Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
After a lull, South Korea is suddenly talking about going nuclear again
Leading conservatives are endorsing nukes to defend against North Korea, reginiting debate about reliance on US military
Cyber giants unite: How the North Korea-Russia treaty amplifies cyber threats
Two sides specialize in different types of cyberattacks and could work together to further their geopolitical goals
North Korean soap maker looks to enter Russian market, trademark records show
Experts skeptical DPRK goods can compete as Ryongaksan Soap Factory seeks to win over Russian consumers
State media review: North Korean officials ditch Kim Jong Un badges after plenum
An in-depth analysis of the purpose of the new pins, a Vietnamese delegation visit and criticism of US cluster bombs
Book review: Taking Tokyo to task for poor policy on North Korea’s abductions
Impressive Japanese book tells stories of abductees and accuses leaders of prioritizing publicity stunts over diplomacy
North Korea in June 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to June 30, 2024
How the new DPRK-Russia pact could inflame North Korea’s human rights situation
Provisions in deal could help Pyongyang clamp down on defections, improve censorship and more, NK Pro analysis finds
Ask a North Korean: What was it like working in Russia during the pandemic?
Former overseas worker recounts regime’s orders to follow strict COVID rules and threats to treat violators as traitors
Timeline: From ROK loudspeaker broadcasts to Putin’s state visit to North Korea
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from June 1 to June 30, 2024
North Korea switches state TV broadcasts from Chinese to Russian satellite
Seoul reports disruptions as a result of abrupt change, which expert says poses new problems for monitoring state media
