Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
NK Media Watch – Jan 8 to 14
North Koreans Respond to Kim Jong Un's New Year's Address; 13th SPA Election Committee Announced; and the First Day of Sport in the New Year
U.S. Army adds forces to the Korean peninsula
Rotational deployments increase U.S. strength in Korea and fit into long-term strategy
China, S. Korea, U.S: Whose NK approach works best?
Even-handed treatment by the Chinese not necessarily beneficial to inter-Korean ties, expert says
Expert: Engagement worth pursuing, but results are small
North Korea seeks engagement while undermining U.S.-Japan-S. Korea alliance, historian says
Why Rodman’s trip to North Korea should be welcomed
Even small changes in how North Koreans view Westerners can help
France’s long and complicated relationship with North Korea
Paris never established official Pyongyang relations; meet the groups trying to change that
Ireland-UK relations offer a model for Korea and Japan
Despite Yasukuni shrine visit, Japan and Korea should look to Ireland - UK relations as model of rapprochement
NK Media Watch – Dec 18 to 24
Industries praised for hard work in 2013; Kim Jong Suk's 96th birthday; Kim Jong Un praised at unitary force
HanVoice wants to make Canada a ‘front door’ for defectors
Escapees enjoy higher quality of life in Canada, but legal obstacles complicate process