Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
North Korea says it will ‘update’ nuclear forces in response to G7 criticism
DPRK slams G7 foreign ministers for demanding denuclearization, calling it a violation of sovereignty
High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk
Andrei Rudenko discusses ‘mutual support’ with counterparts in Pyongyang as DPRK soldiers help repel Ukrainian forces
UN working group demands North Korea immediately release detained missionaries
Human rights experts conclude DPRK’s detention of three South Koreans for nearly 11 years violates international law
Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine
Kyiv reports engaging Russian and DPRK troops beyond Kursk, potentially signaling expansion of Pyongyang’s role in war
Germany won’t reopen embassy in North Korea while Ukraine war ongoing
Informed source confirms report that DPRK’s support for Russia’s invasion was a key factor in decision
Trump signals further willingness to resume talks with Kim Jong Un
US president again refers to DPRK as 'nuclear power' in another apparent departure from official policy
How North Korean troops could shape talks on ending the war in Ukraine
DPRK forces are key to Russia’s push to retake Kursk, giving Putin leverage as he pushes for his terms
Why North Korea can’t afford to reopen for tourism — even if it wants to
Abrupt closure of Rason shows Kim Jong Un is caught between desire for foreign currency and fear of foreign influence
What’s at stake for North Korea policy in Yoon’s looming impeachment ruling
Yoon’s ouster could pave way for progressive leadership and ‘pragmatic’ DPRK stance, but political risks remain high
North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty
DPRK spurns most UN recommendations to improve human rights in periodic review, likely seeking to dodge scrutiny
