Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
As China’s demands to Seoul multiply, hopes for cooperation on North Korea dim
Beijing reportedly issued 4 new conditions for improving ties last month, but Yoon is placing his bets on US and Japan
State media review: North Korea cries foul after IMO condemns missile launches
An in-depth analysis of criticism of IMO resolution, condolences to India, Children’s Day celebrations and more
Seoul’s new National Security Strategy spotlights ‘main enemy’ North Korea
Lodestar document ditches goal of ending Korean War, introduces plans to tighten monitoring of inter-Korean exchange
Shunning isolation: North Korea’s forgotten attempt to build trade ties with UK
Pyongyang has pursued economic exchanges with West in past, showing its status as ‘hermit kingdom’ is not inevitable
What went wrong with North Korea’s spy satellite launch – Ep. 292
The NK News team talks shuttle diplomacy with Japan, live-fire drills near DMZ, methamphetamines at the border and more
North Korea’s satellite launch showcases the growing risks of status quo
Condemning DPRK and issuing new sanctions do little to deter it from launches, raising need for new approaches
South Korea wins Security Council seat, pledging to address North Korean weapons
Experts say structural limitations and council dysfunction will likely limit Seoul’s ability to elevate DPRK issues
Disappearance of two North Koreans sets off manhunt in Russian Far East
NGO says ‘search continues’ for woman and son who went missing on Sunday, though reports suggest they may seek to defect
US nonproliferation official clarifies remarks on arms control with North Korea
Bonnie Jenkins endorses full denuclearization line months after saying US ‘wouldn’t say no’ to prospect of arms control
Yoon boasts US and South Korea have upgraded to ‘nuclear-based’ alliance
President stresses military cooperation with US as he honors soldiers who fought against North Korean ‘communist forces’
