Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Chinese tourists in N. Korea: Empathy or condescension?
Those from across the Tumen look at the North today and see their own past experiences
The image of Stalin in North Korea
The last ‘Stalinist’ system has little regard for the Soviet leader himself
Chinese border town residents distrust N.Koreans, outsiders
At tense times, Changbai residents aren't shy in expressing distrust of visitors, especially Korean
The cultural complications of Chinese tourism to North Korea
Rason tourism includes ruminations on 'pure' socialism of the DPRK, but not the PRC
After 4th N.Korean nuke test, time to think the unthinkable
Missile defense? A pre-emptive strike? MAD? Something has to change on the Korean Peninsula
N.Korea-China trade declines again
Nuclear test unlikely to impact trading relations due to Beijing's sanctions adjustments
The hidden danger behind N.Korea’s nuke test
Who, if anyone, is coordinating the military, diplomatic plans the regime is carrying out?
Another kind of fallout from North Korea’s fourth nuclear test
One can't deny Pyongyang's goals or its progress, or that it's time for a more hands-on approach
N. Korean nuclear test causes tremors on Chinese border
Weibo users criticized Pyongyang, saying Beijing is losing control of its neighbor
New North Korean sanctions should reflect humanitarian concerns
Consider NGOs, and those whose lives depend on their work, when crafting a response to the nuke test