Foreign Relations
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How North Korean diplomats illicitly acquired US helicopters for the Kim regime
Berlin embassy was at center of procurement efforts during Cold War, relying on tactics the DPRK still uses today
Yoon meets Ukraine defense chief to discuss countering North Korea-Russia ties
Two sides agree to strengthen intel sharing but mum on whether Seoul will arm Kyiv to combat DPRK troop deployment
North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia
Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion
Urs Gerber: Why inter-Korean relations are back to square one
Retired major general discusses his time as head of Swiss Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in Panmunjom
North Korea’s bold turn toward Russia poses test for Trump’s second term
Kim Jong Un has thrown off isolation to support invasion of Ukraine, but Trump’s rapport with leader provides an opening
G7 slams North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as threat to Europe and Asia
Top US diplomat calls for China to push neighbors to cease cooperation in Ukraine, as NATO urges more sanctions
North Korea blasts US support for Ukraine, and Russia sends new air defenses
NK News’ Joon Ha Park talks Kim Jong Un’s speech to military commanders and what Moscow may be sending for troops
Ukraine reveals more evidence that North Korean missiles use Western tech
Kyiv documents components from US and Europe produced as recently as 2023, highlighting DPRK ability to evade sanctions
French naval vessel, patrol aircraft monitor North Korea sanctions around Japan
Australia and Canada have also deployed military assets for recent surveillance against illegal ship-to-ship transfers
How Trump could reshape US strategy for countering North Korean cyber threats
President-elect likely to maintain Biden’s aggressive approach but could downplay cooperation with allies