Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea and Iran’s nuclear programs: A misleading analogy?
There are many similarities between the old allies - but don't expect a DPRK nuke deal just yet
China implements UN restrictions on N. Korean coal, iron, seafood
Beijing continues to omit some forms of iron, lead from its prohibitions, however
New UN Security Council sanctions on N. Korea: What they mean, and what they don’t
The UN has just introduced measures designed to cut one-third of the DPRK’s total export revenue - implementation will be tricky
North Korean tankers stay away from Russia, two months after OFAC sanctions
Tankers that normally visit China also go quiet, indicating possible supply issue
Banned from both Koreas: How one American lost all access to the peninsula
Shin Eun-mi has attracted criticism - and praise - for her regular trips to the DPRK
The United Nations’ latest DPRK Resolution: How will Pyongyang respond?
The U.S. has called them the toughest measures "in a generation" - Kim Jong Un will likely increase tensions
No member state purchases N. Korean coal for three months: UN
Despite the absence of coal revenue, North Korean imports of Chinese goods remain high
Dandong customs house in July: A look at what’s going into North Korea
Despite Trump's calls for China to cut trade, Dandong customs house appeared busy in late July pictures
Panama in possible breach of UNSC Resolution 2321: investigation
The country continues to register vessels with strong links to North Korea
The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests
Observers in China largely blame the U.S. for DPRK missile tests, support Moon Jae-in's push for talks