Foreign Relations
Information related to the North Korea’s foreign relations
What to make of conflicting signs about a North Korean border reopening
Uptick in specific rumors suggests DPRK preparing to eventually end COVID controls, but timing remains in question
North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon
Seoul issues ‘wartime alert’ to evacuate over launch, says space launch vehicle splashed down west of ROK
Yoon Suk-yeol calls on nonproliferation group to tackle North Korean nuke threat
South Korean president warns DPRK illegally advancing weapons programs in message to Proliferation Security Initiative
North Korea hacked an election body. But political interference wasn’t the goal.
Experts say DPRK likely sought intel rather than to undermine ROK polls, though risks of election meddling are growing
Seoul voices ‘deep regret’ over North Korea’s election to WHO executive board
South Korea says DPRK’s sanctions violations call into question its fitness to contribute to global health on the board
Chinese ambassador thanks North Korea for allowing ‘special’ entry in March
Remark appears to confirm DPRK made one-off exception to COVID controls to allow Wang Yajun to take up post in Pyongyang
North Korea protests denial of Dutch visas for women’s football tournament
Statement implies DPRK intended to send team in June, though expert says this doesn’t mean it will ease border controls
North Korea slams US-ROK-Japan radar link plan as step toward nuclear ‘alliance’
Condemnation comes as Seoul delivers mixed messages about Tokyo’s involvement in nuclear coordination group with US
Jumping the gun: South Korea’s mixed messaging on Japan and nuke planning talks
A nuclear consulting group between US, ROK and Japan difficult pill to swallow in Seoul despite potential benefits
Russian envoy to North Korea says diplomats preparing to leave, cites shortages
Alexander Matsegora throws cold water on rumors of imminent border reopening, decries ‘isolation’ and ‘health problems’
