Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
Top North Korean official holds talks with Chinese foreign minister in Beijing
Meetings between Kim Song Nam and Chinese officials may be laying groundwork for summit in near future, expert says
Kim Jong Un expresses condolences to Putin over deadly Moscow terrorist attack
North Korean leader voices country’s opposition to terrorism, despite designation as a state sponsor of terrorism by US
Kim Yo Jong insinuates Kishida wants summit with North Korea to boost popularity
Leader’s sister claims Japanese PM floated meeting again via new ‘channel’ but repeats criticism of Tokyo’s policies
UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa
DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries
US delays vote to extend UN sanctions panel on North Korea
Lack of ‘consensus’ behind decision as Russia threatens to veto unless sanctions regime loosened, sources says
Moscow says no clear proof North Korea stole Russian weapons data: UN report
Experts say Russia has little reason to admit cyber breach to Panel of Experts but may chastise ally behind the scenes
North Korea breached oil import cap, smuggling up to 1.5M barrels: Report
55 countries tell UN that DPRK illegally imported oil at least 87 times last year, while China and Russia dispute claims
North Korea still running COVID import center despite easing border controls
Continued activity at pandemic-era facilities suggests authorities see political value in strong inspection regime
North Korea abruptly cancels World Cup qualifier in Pyongyang, days before game
DPRK nixed scheduled match despite sending team to Tokyo for first leg, reportedly fearing disease outbreak in Japan
North Korea relies on crypto theft for up to half of foreign income: UN report
Panel of Experts estimates DPRK cybercriminals have stolen $3B since 2017 to bankroll regime’s nuclear weapons
