Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
The long hard slog to shine a light on North Korean human rights
What’s been did and what’s been hid: A look back at human rights accountability in DPRK
Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae
Visit by former ambassador not focused on detained missionary but part of ongoing Track II diplomacy
Public inquiry into N. Korean rights violations nears end
Chairman of investigation calls inquiry findings 'shocking,' says they moved committee to tears
North Korea needs good ideas, not more aid
Former diplomat and aid coordinator in North Korea on why current aid delivery systems are ineffective
Interview: Massimo Urbani, former aid coordinator in N. Korea
Transcript of full interview with Massimo Urbani, former aid coordinator to North Korea
Subverted Engagement
"The engagers are a growing influence inside the Pyongyang-watching community, even though they are deeply compromised by their need to maintain access"
The pitfalls and potential of North Korea’s reform drive
Jang execution shows Pyongyang elite’s dissatisfaction with glut of Chinese investment
North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain
Official relations do not necessarily mean North will have ambassador in a country
Author: U.S. dealt with hawkish S. Koreans in Pueblo affair
New book shows how Johnson administration managed spy ship crew’s abduction in tense Cold War-environment